HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving submission of the Story County Community Foundation Community Betterment Grant on behalf of Homeless Outreach and Support Team (HOST)RESOLUTION NO. 26-619
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF
THE STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT GRANT
ON BEHALF OF HOMELESS OUTREACH AND SUPPORT TEAM (HOST)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in early September 2026, the Homeless Outreach and Support Team
(HOST) expressed interest in applying for the Story County Community Foundation
(SCCF) Community Betterment Grant, which could make awards up to $25,000. HOST
includes the City of Ames Mental Health Advocate, members of the Alternative Response
for Community Health (ARCH), the Social Worker with Mary Greeley, and as of recently,
staff from the Romero House; and,
WHEREAS, since HOST is not an organized entity, it is not eligible to apply. HOST
members inquired about the City of Ames applying on behalf of HOST for the grant. Staff
agreed this opportunity would be beneficial and awarded funds would further support
HOST's work in serving vulnerable individuals and families in Ames. Therefore, staff
worked with HOST to prepare a Community Betterment Grant application for up to
$20,000 on behalf of HOST and submitted that grant by the due date of September 30,
2026; and,
WHEREAS, the grant application proposes that with this grant HOST will be able
to continue its ongoing work by addressing homelessness through two strategies:
• Strategy 1: Fulfilling immediate, practical needs for individuals and families
experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
• Strategy 2: Expanding community education around homelessness in Ames, while
building a pipeline of community volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, HOST received several letters of support for its application. After the
grant funds are exhausted, efforts will be sustained through community involvement,
either through direct engagement or by supporting HOST financially.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that submission of the Story County Community Foundation Community Betterment
Grant on behalf of Homeless Outreach and Support Team (HOST) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of October, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Rollins, Junck
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of October, 2026.