Chattanooga Jump Start Grant Application Package

Chattanooga: Building a Livable Community

Collaborative JumpStart Grant Applications
For the “Get On Line” Community-wide Event

Community Partners Include:
Choose Chattanooga
Southeast TN Area Agency on Aging
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Association for Visual Artists
City of Chattanooga Education and Arts Council
City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation
Alexian Brothers, Senior Neighbors
Alton Park Development Corporation
Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute
St. Andrews Center

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July 17,2009

lrene Garnett
Ch ief Operating Officer
Partners for Livable Communities
t42g z]-'t Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Garnett,

on behalf of our community partners, we are pleased to present
the enclosed coltaborative
applications for Jumpstart grant assistance. lt is our desire
to foster the development of chattanooga
as a model livable community dedicated to life long
learning.

Based on feedback from the recent Buitding Partnerships: creating o Livable
community for Alt Ages
yo{snon that vgrlr organization hosted in chattanooga a few weeks
ago, we believe that the first
sue we must address is a growing disparity between
technically savvy individuals and those without
:cess and/or knowledge about computer use and
related technology.

onLine" is an event intended to improve communication
between service providers and the
ns they serve' our goal is to raise citizen awareness of resources
already availabte and make
resources more accessible, practical and sustainable
by partnering to address basic issues which
participation. (i.e. the need for transportation, fear
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of technotogy,

attanooga is applying for the S2,5oo "Jumpstart the conversation,,
grant which will fund
tive, marketing and organizational needs of both the
event and a new initiative called
: Building a Livable community." Nine of our
area partners are apprying for $1,000 mini
ce, which will fund the individual training sites
and different components of the
ide "Get onLine" computer and technology training day,
including Next steps. ol.rr"
,ns and letters of support for of each
of iiifu requests attached.

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Members of this growing partnership serve
a diverse cross section of the community
choose chattanooga, chattanooga Education and include;
Arts and culture, Friends of the chattanooga-Hamilton
county Bicentennial Library, Alton Park Development
corporation, Alexian Brothers senior Neighbors,
chattanooga state Technical community college,
southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging,
Association of VisualArtists and chattanooga
Health and performance lnstitute and st. Andrews
Center.
Thank you for choosing chattanooga for an
Aging in Place workshop and for giving our
your careful consideration' we look forward application
to a long and continuing relationship with the partners
for Livable Communities.
Sincerely,

Linda Bennett
Executive Director
Choose Chattanooga
317 Oak Street, Room 201
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Office: (423l,209-6020
Cell: (a23)-227-777s
ChooseChattanooga @gm a il.com

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July 17,2009

lrene Garnett
Chief Operating Officer
1-429 zr't street, NW

Dear Ms. Garnett:

I am writing to support the "Get Online" Jumpstart Grant application. As a non-profit agency charged
with promoting relocation to our area, I understand how important it is that our community has a plan
to address livability issues. As a former City elected official, I know that the communication disconnect
between service providers and the citizens they serve is a real issue.
This grant opportunity could not come at a better time. Chattanooga is expecting growth and change in
the next few years and this grant will help us JumpStart the conversation.

4nry
nett
Director
Chattanooga, lnc.
Street, Room 201
TN 37403
7773

Chdttanooga: Building a Livable Community

"Get On-Line Event"

JumpStart Grant Application

Narne of organization: l-hnncp Chettanooga lnc-

Address: 317 Oak Street. Room 201, Chattanooea, TN 37403

Phone: @231227-7773 Email: ChooseChattanoosa@gmail.com

Website: www.ChooseChattanooga.com

Executive Director: Linda Bennetl

501c3 lnformation ( FEIN): )6-?7C171

Particioation Outline

Our role: Choose Chattanooga is applving for the 52,500 erant which will be used to fund the
administrative, marketing and organizational needs of both the "Get OnLine" event and the new
initiative called "Chattanooea: Buildins a Livable Communitv. This first phase Choftonoooo; We ore a
leornrno Communlfy will be the focus of the initiative for the next L2 months. Our facilitation partners
are Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton Countv Bicentennial Librarv, Southeast Tennessee Area Agencv
on Agine and the Chattanoosa Health and Performance lnstitute'

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Our budget will include marketing, facilitating, creating a communication database and follow up for
the "Get Online" event. The work of the coordinating partners will include but is not limited to:

Exoandine the Outreach -Creating a larger group of partners from diverse segments of the community
who are committed to lifelong learning and addressing the technical abilities gap that exists
intergenerationally.

Celebrate Our Success - The Chattanooga Health and Performance lnstitute will conclude the project
with a community-wjde, multi-generational interactive "learning event." for the purpose of building
stronger relationships between our partners and reaching out to the wider community.

Next Steps -The Chattanooga Bicentennial Library will serve as the information and coordination center
for continuing community outreach. The SE TN Area Agency on Aging will serve as the convening agency
to bring Livable Community Partners together around other important issues. Choose Chattanooga will
serve on the Leadership Roundtable to promote the slate of issues determined by the coordinating
partners.

ln-Kind Contributions

(i.e. volunteers, facilities, classroom space' etc)

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TIAMILTON COUNTY GOYERSIMENT

July 17,2009

lrene Garnett
Chief Operating0ffice
Partners fer Livable Communities
4292lsStreet, NW
Washingtan, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Garnett:

As Director of Development fur Hamilton County, I am pleesed to support the collaborative
lurnpstart grant application for a "Get Online' event in our community. The partnershlps
forming around the issue of "a livable community for all ages" are impcrtant and timely.

It would be mv hope that as a result of this initlal proiect that our collaborative efforts would
continue to grow and:improve intergenerational communication and services in sur region.

Sincereln

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Director of DeveloPment

31T OAK STFEET. C}'ATTAHOOGA. TN 374OII
PlroNE: {428}20S-6810 Fril( F33} 209.6831

INTERNAI, REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
P. O. BOX 2508
crNclNNATr, OH 45201"

Employer ldentification Number :
Dare:JAN 16 Z00g 25-27 95]-71
DI:N:
1705319i.345008
CHOOSE CHATTANOOGA INC Contact Person:
PO BOX 6247 ROBERTA VAN METER TD# 52624
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402 Contact Telephone Number:
(87'7) 829-ss00
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Publ"ic Charity Status:
s0e (a) (3 )
Form 990 Reguired:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
June 3, 20OB
Contribution Deductibility :
Yes
Addendum Applies:
No

Dear Applicant i

We are pleased Lo inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we hawe determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 50l(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contrj-butions to you are
deductible under section 770 of the Code. You are afso gualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, 1rou should keep it j-n your permanent records.
organizations exempt under section so1 (c) (3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are
a pr:blic charity under the Code secLion(s) listed in Lhe heading of this
letter.
Please see enclosed Publication 422L-PC, Complj-ance Guide for 501(c) (3) Public
Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an
exempt organization.

We have deLermined that you are a T)'pe 1 supporting organization under
section 509(a) (3). A Type f. is operated, supervised, or controlled by, a
Tlpe 2 is supervised or controlled in connecti-on wiLh, and a Tlpe 3 is
operated in connecLion wiLh one or more publicly supported organizations.

T,etter 947 (Dolcc)

CHOOSE CHATTAI.IOOGA INC

We have sent, a copy of this letter to your representaEive as indj-cated in your
power of aEtorney.
Sincerely,

Robert Choi
Director, Exeq)t organizations
Rulings and Ag'reements
Enclosures : Publication 422L-PC

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“Get On‐Line Event”

JumpStart Mini‐Grant Application

Name of organization: Chattanooga State  Community College     ____________

Address:     4501 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, TN  37406

Phone:   (423) 697‐3212   Email: Lulu.Copeland@ChattanooagState.edu


Executive Director/President: James L. Catanzaro, Ph.D.

501c3 Information / FEIN: 62‐0725362

Participation Outline

Our role: To provide the professional instructors and instruction materials to teach basic

computer skills at area partner’s facilities during the upcoming “Get On Line event.”  Chattanooga State

Technical College also to provide classroom facilities for 8 hour classes at two campus sites.

Budget

Instructors: $35 an hour

Instruction Materials: $15 per individual

Projected number of participants: 10

Other Expenses:   printing of marketing material  $140

Total:____$1,000

   In‐Kind Contributions   (i.e. volunteers, facilities, classroom space, etc)

Classroom space, campus security, record of participants, event marketing and promotion

Future Funding/Grant Opportunities

Connect TN – State Technology Initiative

Description:

Along with the Choose Chattanooga, Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Bicentennial Public Library, the
Chattanooga Association of Visual Artists and other community partners, Chattanooga State Community
College (“CSCC”) proposes to participate in a community‐wide event that will arm residents of all ages
with basic computer skills (an introduction to the personal computer, the internet, windows, office
applications and digital photography) that are mandatory for their own future success and for the
greater good of the city.  In order to create a “livable” community here (complete with the participation
of all segments of the population in public‐policy dialogues), eradication of technological illiteracy
among people of all ages is paramount.  The growing chasm between the technologically savvy and the
dispossessed (both in terms of knowledge and access) has the effect of disenfranchising and
disconnecting the latter group from available social services,  from participation in critical decision‐
making where governance is concerned, and from having its diverse voices heard in the digital age.  The
proposed event will be a positive step in bridging the gap, and CSCC (Tennessee’s flagship community
college and continuing‐education provider) is uniquely positioned to lead necessary instruction.

Chattanooga- Hami lton County Bicentenn ial

FRIENDS Of THE tlBR/qRY
1001 Sroad Street r Chattanooga, TN 37482 : (a23) 757'5425

Emily McDonald
Chair, Executive Council Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library
L00L Broad Street

Members of the Grant Review Committee
"Jump Start" the Conversation
L429 2Lgt Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

luly L7,2OO9

Dear Members of the Grant Review Committee,

We are writing to support the collaborative JumpStart grant application being made with our
local partners formed from the recent "Aging in Place: Building a Livable Community"
Conference in Chattanooga.

The Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library serves as the non-profit
arm of the public library. The Friends are committed to supporting every library effort that
promotes learning and literacy. We believe addressing the issue of technical illiteracy in this
community is equally as important and will prepare and educate our citizens for the demands
of the digitalage.

We believe the effort to jointly host a community wide "Get On Line" computer and technology
training day will be a wonderful learning opportunity. lf awarded JumpStart grant assistance,
we will use the money to host classes in several branch locations around Hamilton County. We
believe working with our partners will help strengthen the role of the library as a vibrant and
relevant destination for all citizens in Hamilton County.

We look forward to working with our partners to make this event a success and regard this as
the first step in an important community-wide initiative which will help build a Livable
Community for all ages in Chattanooga. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward
to your response.

Chairperson

Chaftanoogat Building o Livable Community: Chottanoogo

"Get On-Line Event"

JumpStart Mini Grant Application

Name of organizataon: Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton Countv Bicentennial Library

Address: 1001 Broad Street Chattanoosa, TN 37402

Phone: (4231757-5425 Email: ecmcdonald@bellsouth.net

Executive Director/President: Emilv McDonald, Chair Executive Council of the Friends of the
Chatta nooga-Ha milton Countv Bicentennia I Libra rv

50lc3lnformation(FEIN): 10025010a


Our role: We will use funding to pav for instructional materials and Chattanooga State Technical

Communitv College instructors to teach computer/technologv classes to individuals at a number of our
area branches during the "Get On Line Event"

Budget

lnstructors: 2 lnstructors at S35 per hour for 8 hours divided into multiple sessions Total: 5560.00

lnstruction Materials: S15 oer oacket Total: S440.OO

Projected number of participants:

Other Expenses:


Facilities. volunteers. computers, internet access. library wide promotion

Future Funding/Grant Opportu nities

Working with Chattanooga Education Arts and Culture and Choose Chattanooga on cultivating business

sponsors to work with us on continued efforts. Partner Chattanoosa State Technical Communiw College

is devetopins a relationship with Connect TN which provides funding for technologv education. The

librarv's Senior Service Coordinator. Nancv Cogar is also exploring other grant opportunitv to assist the

librarv in developing more educational programming at area branches.

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To promote, advocate
and support original Members ofthe Grant Review Committee
visual art and its artists.
Partnership for Livable Communities
|ump Start the Conversation Grant program
1429 zrst Street, Northwest
Washington, DC zoo36
AVA Board of Direcfors

Officers
David Hudson, President Dear Committee Members,
Warren Barnett, Vice president on behalf of the Association for visual Arts (AvA), I am writing
Evan Allison, Secraary to,support
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project and community cottaUorations
Cynthia Nesson, Treasrtrer related to the fump Start grant application.
Susan Stein, Member-at-Iarge
W. Keith Sanford, past president
AVA is a committed partner and will offer facilities, trainins and
fimAplin proiect coordination in order to provide chattanoogans witli
Katherine Boehm opportunities for life long learning.
Paul Campbell, III
With the growing trend toward electronically_generated
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content, AVA recently identified a strong need among the
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city's citizens for access to the most technologically alvanced
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digital media systems available. AVA,s Media tab r"*",
Catharine Daniels
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Kurt Faires school programs and summer institutes. These ofi.ri.rg,
Sally Faulkner focus on Web site design, graphic design, digital photolraphy,
Cheryl Godwin and video production and editing. witli ttre titesiaigitai
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Charlotte Landis, Ex-Offi cio eAlin_qen1, computer systems and software teclnolo"gies
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Armando Rodriquez
Mark Song It is my hope that as a result of the fump Start project, our
Larry Stone, Ex-Officio collaborative efforts will reach a broadeiaudience andAvA,s
Mike Taylor Media Lab will serve a vital role for our community as we
fuanita Tumelaire, Ex-Ofricio strive to increase job skills, provide personar development and
Rachel White serve as a creative outlet for people ofall ages.
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"Get On-Line Event"
Name of organization: Association for Visual Arts

Address: 30 Frazier Avenue- Chattanoosa- TN 37405

Phone: (423 265-4282 Email: cmannarino@avarts.org Website: www.avarts.ore
Executive Director: Christa J. Mannarino

501c3Information(FEIN): 58-1728801

Our role: To serve as a centrallv located learnins facilitv and resource center for dieital

content development and creative self-expression. Specificallv relating to the.IumpStart project.

AVA will provide four different'6Harnessing Technology" workshops that will target life long
learners who seek customized technology instruction for their careers or personal development.

These workshqps will be free of charge and will also include eight additional hours of AVA Media
Lab access including the coaching support from AVA's Media Lab Monitor.

Budset

Instructors: $35 oer hour * 16 instruction hours = $560

Instruction Materials: $5 per person = $200


Other Expenses: Design. print and mailing costs of marketing materials = $500 ($240 from grant funds)

Total: $1.000

In-Kind Contributions
(i.e. volunteers, facilities, classroom space, etc)

Design. print and mailing costs of marketing materials = $500 (AVA to donate remaining $260)

Tennessee Arts Commission - Community Learning Grant (can apply in January 2010)

Aging in Place lnitiative
"JumpStart the Gonversation" Grant Proposal
Submitted by: Association for Visual Arts
July 15, 2009

Who We Are
The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) was established in 1986 as a result of Vision
2000 - a community visioning process - that served as a catalyst for Chattanooga's recent
transformation. Today, AVA has a membership of over 600; is run by a staff of seven
employees; receives leadership from an engaged board of directors and receives support
from nearly 200 volunteers each year.

With the mission to promote, advocate and support original visual art and artists, AVA
served 54,000 individuals in 2007-08 - an increase of nine percent from the previous
fiscal year. This population includes people of all ages and backgrounds.

During the Chattanooga Aging in Place community conversation, the need for technology
training was overwhelmingly clear. As aging Americans find themselves either wanting
to connect with their grandchildren through the Intemet or returning to the workforce,
basic skills in using technology must be attained.

The AVA Media Lab provides an approachable and accessible setting containing 10 iMac
workstations in the central location just North of downtown Chattanooga. Technology
classes are customized to meet the needs of the participants with a higher than standard
instructor to student ratio.

Project Description
AVA is requesting $1,000 through the "JumpStart the Conversation" grant initiative to be
used for the presentation of four different "Harnessing Technology" workshops that will
target life long learners who seek customized technology instruction for their careers or
personal development. These workshops will be free of charge and will also include eight
additional hours of AVA Media Lab access including the coaching support from AVA's
Media Lab Monitor.

This project will benefit individuals seeking to learn about the latest technological tools
and methods in order to improve their job skills, utilize Web 2.0 networking or to simply
leam something new that can enhance their current hobbies.

These prospective attendees will be identified through our local Aging in Place partners
including, but not limited to Senior Neighbors, North River Civic Center, the
ChattanoogaLibrary, Chattanooga State, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the
Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute.

Jumpstart Grant Proposal AVA page 1

Each o'Harnessing Technology" session will be presented in a workshop format where
participants will be introduced to a specific topic and include a hands-on project
application. AVA instructors are experienced in teaching multigenerational groups and
AVA's Lab Monitor will be present during all workshops. Examples of workshop topics

1) From Camera to Computer - learn the basics to upload your digital catrLera images
to the computer, enhance the images, save them, print and store
2) Navigating Web 2.0 and Social Networking - learn the basics of setting up a
FaceBook, Skype, Twifier and Linked In account and how to use them effectively
3) Beginning Digital Photography - Utilizing practical camera-based exercises, this
course will provide beginning level digital SLR camera users with the basics
4) Beginning Video - participants will see how to use a Mini-DV camera, transfer
digital video footage to a computer and edit footage using Final Cut Pro

Project Outcomes
The skills that will be cultivated at AVA's Digital Media Lab, in order to contribute to a
skilled workforce and quality of life in Hamilton County include:

- working knowledge of Web 2.0 social media networking;
- videography/photography techniques and software instruction;
- digital image enhancement and production;
- set design, lighting and sound engineering;
- exposure to and instruction in creative technology application software;
- teamwork, collaboration and respect for materials and others.

The Media Lab is accessible Tuesdays * Saturdays from 12 noon - 5:00 pm except when
scheduled classes are in session. Wednesday evenings, the lab is open late from 12 noon
- 8:00 pm. A lab monitor is available to assist users during Media Lab hours.
AVA is delighted to have the opporlunity to apply for a "JumpStart the Conversation"
grant through the Aging in Place Initiative, and we look forward to working with our
local partners and the Partners for Livable Communities to help make Chattanooga the
best mid-sized city to live, work and play.

Jumpstart Grant Proposal AVA page 2

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Name of organization: Eastgate Senior Activities Center - Department of Education, Arts & Culture –
City of Chattanooga

Address: 5600 Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411

Phone: 423/855-9444 Email: johnson_david@mail.chattanooga.gov Website:Chattanooga.gov

Executive Director: Clarence Williams

501c3 Information ( FEIN): 62-6000259W


Our role: To provide computer access and training to senior citizens through workshops, instruction
and access to computers and internet at our Senior Activity Center, located at Eastgate Town Centre.

Budget

Instructors: $20.00 per hour

Instruction Materials: $20.00 per participant


Other Expenses: additional printer $150.00, software $250.00


Computer lab furnished and operational, City of Chattanooga Department of Education, Arts & Culture
handles all promotion and marketing of classes and workshops, sign-in sheet listing all participants ,
City of Chattanooga Department of Information Services provides technical support.


Local Businesses with interest in reaching, and educating Senior Citizens. We have a growing base of
workshops, seminars, and classes offered by an expanding list of businesses, government and non-profit
programs that deal specifically with the aging and provide grants and funding for educational and
cultural programming. As an example, Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga has just funded and
completed a history/quilt making project at Eastgate.

Alton Park Development Corporation
P. O. Box 2345………Chattanooga, TN 37410……….(423)991-6435
apdc2345@aol.com http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu

July 15, 2009

“Jump Start the Conversation” Grant Program
1429 21st Street, Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20036

Dear Members of the Grant Review Committee:

The Alton Park Development Corporation (APDC) supports and plans to serve as a
community sponsor for the “ Get On –Line Event” and neighborhood communication
initiatives that can Jump Start Chattanooga as a Livable Community. As a partner, APDC
brings a commitment to provide onsite staff, volunteers and a computer lab that will
enable adult and youth residents to participate.

Through the Alton Park/Piney Woods Environmental Health and Justice Collaborative, a
project funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health, APDC conducts an
annual series of courses for adult and youth residents that focus on Health and Wellness
issues and on community Leadership.

The Alton Park/Piney Woods community is disadvantaged, disconnected and
disenfranchised from many of the progressive initiatives taking place in the broader
Chattanooga area. The proposed Jump Start grant complements the intent of our courses
and helps to address neighborhood communication challenges.

The Alton Park Development Corporation welcomes the opportunity to participate in this
innovative program that will provide a vital service to neighborhood elders and can also
enhance our ongoing efforts to promote intergenerational learning in the community.

Sincerely,

Geri B. Spring,
Director, Alton Park Development Corporation
Community Organizer, Environmental Health and Justice Collaborative

(http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu/)


“Get On-Line Event”

Name of organization: Alton Park Development Corporation

Address: PO BOX 2345, Chattanooga, TN 37410 ______

Phone: 423-991-6435 Email: apdc2345@aol.com Website: http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu

Executive Director: Geri Spring

501c3 Information ( FEIN): 62-1781939


Our role: As a community-based nonprofit organization serving one of Hamilton County’s most
disadvantaged neighborhoods, the Alton Park Development Corporation will provide an on-site
computer learning lab , project oversight, and coordination with “Get Online partners”. In addition we
will use funding to pay for instructional materials and Chattanooga State Technical Community College
instructors to teach computer/technology classes to adult and youth residents at our neighborhood
location at the Piney Woods Family Resource Center during the “Get On Line Event”.

Budget

Instructors: 2 Instructors at $35 per hour for 8 hours Total: $560.00

Instruction Materials: $15 per packet Total: $300.00


Other Costs _Resident Transportation Stipend ($7.00 ea)______ Total: _$140.00____


APDC staff (2), Neighborhood Environmental College graduate volunteers (5), neighborhood onsite
computer lab, classroom , onsite security, neighborhood promotion, record of participants.


Connect TN – State Technology Initiative, Appalachian Community Foundation, City of Chattanooga
Neighborhood Services

CoLLtct,/MEDICINE
ffice of Business and Finance
960 East Third Street
Suite 102
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
Tel: (423) 778-7840
Fax: (423) 778-3673

July 15,2009

To Whom It May Concern:

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and the Chattanooga
Health and Performance Institute (CHPI) are pleased to write this letter of support for the
grant application of the Chattanooga Hamilton County Bicentennial Library, the
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities and CHPI regarding
Building Partnerships: Chattanooga-A Livable Community for All Ages. We, along with
our partners, are committed to the building of a living community which closes the gap
between various age groups, creates a better understanding and support of the issues
facing our aging population and further develops our area as a learning community which
continuously develops its future leaders.

This grant will allow us to further expand the outreach capabilities of the partners and
improve intergenerational issues. It will also allow us to develop a learning event to
Celebrate Our Successes while strengthening the relationships between our partners and
other groups and agencies within the community.

We appreciate your time and effort you're in reviewing this application and hope that you
will find it creditable for award.

Sincerely,

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Ronald G. Blankenbaker, M.D.
Associate Dean, Emeritus and
President, Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute

JumpStart the Conversation grant application

Chaftanooga Livable Gommunities and Aging in Place
lnitiative
Deadline: July 17,2009

Chattanooga seeks to be more than just senior-friendly. Chattanooga seeks to be a "living
laboratory" where the rising population can be active participants in the "rethinking, retrofitting,
and redesigning" of the community. The rising population between the ages of 45 and 64 in the
Chattanoogaareaaccounts for 4lYo of the total adult population, nearly double number of those
currently 65 and over.

Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute (CHPI) is collaborating with Choose Chattanooga
and the Chattanooga Hamilton County Bicentennial Library to coordinate the citywide efforts
and strengthen the partnerships that will keep citizens actively engaged in the community as they
age-

CFIPI's specifrc task is organizing a "learning event." which will be a community-wide, multi-
generational interactive opportunity. All the parhrers will participate, as well as educational and
service organizations that are multi-age oriented, zuch as the library, arts organizations, schools,
and community organizations. The learning event will take place at the conclusion of the Aging
in Place Initiative. The content and learning objectives for the event will be based on data and
insights gathered during the computer training progritms.

Chattanooga has a national reputation for creating a bold vision and making things happen.
Partners for Livable Communities was a catalyst for helping Chattanooga make a big step
forward, and the community can build on that to take the next step as it takes on the Aging in
Place challenge.

Eleanor Cooper, Associate
Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute
110 Windmere Dr.
Chattanooga" TN 37411
423-624-r215

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Gity of Ghattanooga
OTPNRTNTCNT OF PARKS & RECREATION
1102 South WStkins Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404

July 17,2009

"JumpStart Conversation" Grant Program
t42g 2!'t Street, N.W.


to receive funding of a S1OOO mini-grant
please accept this letter of support for the application
available through your "JumpStart" grant program. The Chattanooga Department of Parks and
Recreation has numerous community centers around the area in which we'could use the
funding to provide basic computer and technology training as a partner in the "Get OnLine
Event."

The Department of Parks and Recreation believes that addressing the basic needs of our
citizens and educating them to better access information through modern technology will serve
our area well in the future as we work toward Building a Livable Community for all ages in
Chattanooga.

We look forward to participating in this collaborative event and continue to work on developing
our relationship with our partners included in this application packet.

Thank you for Your consideration.

hce A. Zehnder, CPR
Administrator
Chattanooga Department of Parks and Recreation

oFFlcE: (423) 64$6050 ' FAX: (423) 643-6098

Chottqnoogo: Building a Livable Community

"Get On-Line Event"


Name of organization: Chattanooga Department of Parks and Recreation - Citv of Chattanooea

Address: 1102 South Watkin

Phone: 423/649-6856 Email: zehnder@mail.chattanooga.gov Website:Chattanooga.gov

ExecutiveDirector: Administrator,LarryZehnder

50lc3lnformation(FelN): 62-6000259W

Our role: To provide computer access and training to senior citizens through workshops, instruction
and access to computers and internet at our Senior Activity Center, located at Eastgate Town Centre.

Budeet

lnstructors: 535.00 per hour for 8 hours (2 lnstructor teach multiple sessions) Total: 5560.00

lnstruction Materials: 515.00 per participant Total 5440

Projected number of participants: 30-50

Other Expenses:


Computer lab furnished and operational. Citv of Chattanooga Department of Par.ks and Recreation area
centers handles all promotion and marketing of classes and workshops, sign-in sheet listins all
participants , Citv of Chattanooga Department of lnformation Services provides technical support.

Future Fundins/Grant Opportunities

Local Businesses with interest in reaching, and educatins Senior Citizens. We have a erowing base of
workshoos, seminars, and classes offered bv an expanding list of businesses, government and non-profit
prosrams that deal specificallv with the agins and provjde erants and fundine for educational
programming.

July 17, 2009

“Jump Start the Conversation” Grant Program
1429 21st Street NW


Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is pleased to provide this letter in support of a community-
wide “Get-Online Event” to Jump Start Chattanooga as a Livable Community.
Senior Neighbors is committed as a partner to provide volunteers, participants, facilities, and
marketing support to engage our residents in lifelong learning.
During a June 30, 2009 workshop, local organizations gathered to consider what support
services are needed for our aging population. One of the issues identified was providing access
to training and education for those who are disconnected and disenfranchised. Senior
Neighbors has historically demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of our
community’s elders. Senior Neighbors appreciates having a role in establishing a livable
community for all ages.
As Executive Director of Senior Neighbors, I fully support our community’s efforts to seek
external funding to support a program designed to build a better community.
Sincerely,

Dawn Abel Weber
Executive Director

1000 Newby Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 ● 423.755.6100 ● Fax 423.755.6138

Chattanooga: Building a Livable Community: Chattanooga

"Get On-Line Event"

Jumpstart Mini Grant Application

Name of organization: Alexian Brothers Senior Neiehbors

Address: l-000 Newbv Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Phone: (423)755-6100 Email: Dweber@AlexianBrothers.net

Executive Director/President: Dawn AbelWeber

501c3 lnformation ( FEIN): 52-0546376


Our role: We will use fundin

Communitv College instructors to teach computer/technologv classes to individuals at two of our senior

centers during the "Get On Line Event".

Budget

lnstructors: 2 lnstructors at S35 per hour for 8 hours Total: 5560.00

lnstruction Materials: S10 oer oacket Total: 5440.00


Other Expenses:


(i.e. volunteers, facilities, classroom space, etc)

Facil ities, vol u nteers, com puters, internet access


Cultivating businesses as sponsors for continued efforts. Developing relationships with other

organizations that provide fundins for technologv education.

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Gregg Ridley
Vice-Chairman
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July 17,2009

lrene Garnett, Chief Operating Officer
1429 2I't Street NW

Dear Ms. Garnett:

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service delivery system' Through our strong Act
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In place t"nltiutiu", we feel strongly that
club is needed, and we commit our."rlour"es this
to the project. we also look forward
applying for additionar funding opportunities to
in ordir tl sustain the projecr.
It is with much enthusiasm that I offer this letter
of commitment for this application,
I appreciate your consideration. If you have questions and
abou, ,rri, letter or the project,
please do not hesitate ro call me ar qZZ_qZ+_ .ZSt.

Sincerely,

Dr' PlnsC-o*o.**-
Phyllis Casavant, Ed. D.
Foundation Officer
Southeast Development Foundation,
Inc.

P'O' Box 4'157 ' 1000 Rrveru:noNrpeRrwav . CHarreruooca, TN 31405_0757
(423)266_s781 . FAX (423)267-770s

Aging in Place Initiative
Southeast Development Foundation, Inc.

Identification of Applicant / Mission of Organization
Southeast Development Foundation, Inc./ Agency Mission: See Attached

Executive Director Contact Information
Dr. Phyllis Casavant, Foundation Officer
c/o Southeast Tennessee Development District
P.O.Box4757
1 000 Riverfront Parkway

Chattanooga, Tennesse e 37 403
Phone: 423-424-425 1/ pcasavant@sedev.org

Primary Contact for Metlife Initiative
Kristi Strode, Regional Planner and Project Developer
423 -643 -235 0/ kstrode @ sedev. org

Federal Employer ID
62-1849582

Proposal Summary
Nothing can be more important to Aging in Place than offering employment
services to older workers to help them regain the level of self-worth that has been
validated through a lifetime of productive work. Many seniors today find
themselves mired in unexpected financial straits brought on by the economic
downturn. Sadly, many cannot even begin to enjoy the quality of life
Chattanooga has to offer before finding a way to make ends meet and reducing
unexpected financial losses. Many other retirees, on the other hand, have been
able to withstand the storm financially only to have entered retirement to find that
the absence of work has such strong bearing on their lives that they are unable to
find happiness through conventional retirement modes.

The Southeast Development Foundation, Inc. and its partner affiliates have
developed a model Job Club for Mature Workers that is perfectly suited t-o the
Metlife solicitation. Seniors in need of Job Club services will be coached and
trained in job acquisition and retention skills, with job placement services
available through the Career Center. Seniors in need of retraining prior to
employment will be provided referral and support to training. Implementing this
senior sgrvice in Chattanooga will truly make the city a more livable community.

Greater"n"uf"*"tlf"ti:i:".:r$Tl"TH1ffi ureworkers,,

The Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETDD)
on behalf of the Southeast
Development Foundation, Inc' i; pleased to submit
this request to the Metlife
Foundation for funding support that will provide
the seed money to establish a Job club
for Mature workers' This club will allow members
to learn valuable job skills (such as
technological skills) so they may pursue employment
economy. Also, members may opt to mentor ,rr"m-b"r,
in today's knowledge-based
of the ug"n.y,, youth workers
Program.

As a successful multi-county planning and development agency
governments in southeast Tennessee, the serving local
SETDD is well suite; to implement this
initiative and has an established track record of successful
program operations since
1967' SETDD serves as the administrator.of the r"gion',
ar"a iounciion Aging and
Disability and the public workforce initiative thrlugh
Investment Acl services. The organizationcurrently
.
its operation or worlcforce
r".u", older job seekers through its
one stop career center system, but the recent economic
downturn has made the
competition for employment difficult for many.
The IVIetLir" gruni opportunity will
enable the sETDD to establish a job.club that
is specifically g"#"0 tow'alo the unique
needs of the older worker by providing a focused,
concentrated preparation that will
prepare this demographic to compet:
effectively in a tooay,, .nat"rrging job
-*o.:
market' Eligibility for enrollment ctnsideration ,"qrir",
rorkers to be 62years of age or
older.

The plan calls for the established Mature worker
Job club to meet monthly as job
acquisition and retention skills are taught. workers
otganizing a job search, completing applications
will learn the mechanics of
/ building experience-based resumes,
participating in effective interviews, appropriate
follow-up t""rrriq""r, benefits
coordination, communications skills, p*tirut*ty
understanding in the workplace. It is envisioned
]o"ur"o on inter-generational
that the Job club will become a support
network for the participants, and the collective
work of facilitators and participants will
enhance motivation throughout the search for
employrnent. In the evJnt that specific
skills training is needed to eliminate deficits and'make participants
refe*al to appropriate training entities will be providedio more employable,
training partners.
The Mature worker Job Club will surely benefit
the participants engaged in the training
but' as a service to the community and to maximizethe
Iearning pro*r.", as well, the plan
calls for the mature workers to participate in a strong
mentoring services component to
benefit youngerjob seekers. the mentlring compon"it
a greil asset both for both the experienced worker and
r* the mature popuiation will be
the younger workers benefitting
from the interface' rt will op"n diulogue and help
foster inter-generational lines of
communication' Ideally, the mentoring activity will
help to mentors and mentees through
effectively paving to entrli / re-eitry to the workplace through enhanced
communication skill.r|".-Y.uy
building.

MISSION STATEMENT

Southeast Development Foundation, Inc.

Activities and Operational Information

The goal of all activities and operations of the Southeast Development Foundation,
Incorporated will be to increase the number of services available in Southeast Tennessee
to all residents of Hamilton, Bradley, McMinn, Polk, Meigs, RJrea, Sequatchie, Marion,
Grundy, Franklin and Bledsoe Counties in Tennessee and Catoosa, Walker and Dade
Counties in Georgia.. Services provided can include either one or more of the following:
assistance with activities of daily living, supportive housing, information and assistance
needed to provide for independent living, nutritional support and other activities
contributing to improving the quality of life and enhancing multiple levels of services
available through the Southeast Tennessee Development District. All work of the
foundation will be performed by volunteers and funding allocation determinations will be
made by members of the Board of Directors. Foundation activities will commence
immediately, and all activities will further the foundation's purpose and increase the
number and quality of services available to all the region's residents.

CAREER

July 17,2009

Ms.Irene Garnett, CEO
7429 zft Street, NW,

Dear Ms. Garnett:

The Southeast Tennessee Development District's Job Club for Mature Workers program
that is being proposed for funding consideration contains a strong mentoring component.
As Regional Youth Coordinator for the Workforce Investment Act's Youth Program, I
can attest to the importance of mentoring in the life of a young person. I will be pleased
to coordinate referral of a select number of at-risk youth and matching mentoring
suitability to senior Job Club participants. This activity should prove mutually beneficial
to both the seniors and the youth as well. Ideally, it will help prepare participants for the
complexity of multi-generational workplaces so evident in today's. labor market. It
should also advance the opportunity for practicing effective communication skills and
strengthen the understanding of divergent styles, cultures and mores.

The alienation and isolation that can be experienced by new employees on the job can be
circumvented by appropriate training and pre-employment preparation. Communication
is the crucial key to fostering higher levels of job satisfaction and can directly impact the
ability of the new employee to comfortably assimilate. The senior mentoring effort
should prove to be an excellent way to integrate this preparation into training.

Yours truly,

,tr*, g F*'/6
Gary Rudolph, Coordinator
WIA Regional Youth Program

Soursnasr TaNNnSsEE Anna Acnxcy oN AcING AND Drsnstt,trv
P.O. Box 4757 . CHerrrrNcro<;rr, TN 374050157
(423)266s781 . FAX (423)4244225

July 15,2009

Ms. Irene Garnett, Chief Operating Officer
1429 21"'Sffeet, NW
Washington, DC20036

Dear Ms. Garnett:

It is with much enthusiasm that I am offering support for the Southeast Tennessee Development District's
application for funding for the development of a Mature Worker Club through the agency's Tennessee Career
ienter. As an affiliate organization of the applicant agency, the Southeast TN Area Agency on Aging and
Disability looks forward to this partnership which will promote lifelong learning and workplace readiness for
those over 62.

As the Assistant Director, I understand the needs for this type of educational group for this population. I am
excited about the opportunities for the goup to bond with each other as they venture into technology training
that will help them find employment, if they so desire.

I appreciate your consideration of this letter of support. Please feel free to call me at 423'424-42'77.

Sincerely,

pfi-; il.**-J,
Kathi Hanah, Assistant Director
Southeast TN Area Agency on Aging and Disability

nr@E[Z,tr0
It Noy -7 2o.o6 lil
Internal Revenue Service y'Pg/-.fl
Director, Exempt Organizatj.ons B lx-.ii3?"#i"lulf the rreasury
Ruli-ngs and Agreements Cincinnati, Ohio 4520L
Date'
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Person t,o Contact _ ID#:
Dale Pepper 3108101
Foundation For fn Home Care, fncorporated Contact Telephone Nurnbers :
P.O. Box 4l5l 573-263-34 09
Chattanooga, TN 37 405
Phone
51,3-2 63-3517 Fax
Federal fdentification Nurnber:
62-1.8 49s82

Dear Sir or Madam

fn our letter dated August 9, 200r, we determined that you
were
Federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the fnterna]_'ourr.r,u" exempt from
1986 as an organization described in section 501(c) (3). code of

Because you werea newly created orqanization,
determination of your private foundition statuswe did not make a finaL
under section 509 (a) of the
code' However, we deLermined that you- could reasonably
publicly supported organization descrj.bed in section be expect,ed. Lo be a
S6gi"f ff) or 509 (a) (2)
of the code' lVe a'Lso determined that you would be treat"J'u"
private foundation durinq your advance ruling period. other than a
Based on the financial- information you submitted covering
ruling period, we have determined that you are a private your advance
defined in section 509(a) of the code. your exempt status flunoat,ion as
orgranizat.ion described in section 50 j. (c) (3) remains as an
in effect.
you do not constitute an organization
described in
509(a) (2), 509(a) (3) or 509(a) (4) of the Code for section 509(a) (1),
the fol1o"i.g reasons:
1. you are not an organization described in section 509(a)
code because you are not an organization descri-bed (r) of the
170 (b) (1) (A) (i) rhrough 1?0 (b)
in sections
irt fal of rhe Code. Further, you
are not an organization described in tu) section L70tniirtiet trri) of the
Code because you faited to meet eirher the
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test or the 10 percent facts.and circumstances tesi. in
it is provided in section 1. L70A-9 (e) (6) of the fncome Tax tnis regard,
Regulations that in determining whether or not such
support from direcl or indirect cont.ributions rrom tests are met,
tne
includes contributions from an individual, trust, o. general public
-singre
only to the extenl that the totar contribution from a "orporation but
individuar, trust, or corporation does not exceed 2 percent such
organization's total supporL' A review of the rinanliar of the
you recently submitted indicates that you do not information
percent-of-support test for the reasons set forLhmu"t Jr,* 33_r/3
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