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05/24/94
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AmeriCorps National Direct
4250-01
Negotiation Form
Serial Number
Legal
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE -
Applicant
HUNGER CORPS
Proposal Title
AmeriCorps/USDA Anti-Hunger, Nutrition, and Empowerment Team
Contact Name
Mr. Joel Berg
Issue Area
National Priorities
Washington DC
Educational
School Readiness
X
Human Needs
School Success
Applicant Type Federal Agency
Environment
Independent Living
Grant Type
Operating
Public Safety
Community Revitalization
Neighborhood Environment
Start Date
9/5/94
Proposed FTEs
Natural Environment
Service Activity
Violance Prevention
Start Date
Proposed Budget
Crime Control
Issues for Discussion
Proposed Sites
What is the capacity for the department to manage and supervise such an extensive
program? Please discuss the lead contact and/or program director's workload(s) and his or
her ability to handle and oversee this grant.
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How will national identity be shared among the participants at all 18 sites? Will
participants ever come together? Regionally?
What is the training curriculum and how will it both ensure uniformity of quality in
participant development (areas of diversity and conflict resolution) and provide the
tangible skills needed for each sight?
?
What pools is USDA planning to draw on to recruit over 30 team leaders? What are the
qualifications and what training will be provided to make sure that they can manage a
team and their host organization/agency?
How were the partnerships with the Youth Corps identified? What will be the fiscal
and progammatic arrangements? How will you insure & diversity of participants?
No
Can the Hunger corps focus the same number of participants into fewer sites? Which
sites are the most developed from the department's perspective: Which one's fit internal
department priorities? Would it be more cost effective to concentrate the number of sites?
to
How were the partnerships with the Youth Corps identified? What will be the fiscal
and progammatic arrangements? Are you confident that your youth corps partners will get
the job done? What is there track record in producing measurable results?
Please let us know the exact training and program start dates.
5/23/94
9:42:52 AM
Mississippi Action Community Education
119 SOUTH THEOBALD STREET GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 38701 (601) 335-3523 FAX (601) 334-2939
February 6, 1996
Ms. Donna M. Hines
Anti-Hunger Program Coordinator
USDA Office of National Service
14th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 562-A
AG-Box 1310
Washington, D.C. 20250
Dear Ms. Hines:
Please find enclosed MACE's AmeriCorps Anti-Hunger Application. In preparing
this proposal MACE has endeavored to provide as much of the information requested
in a concise and timely manner. MACE is proud to be an active participant in this
project. We hope our efforts to provide the services will be successful.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Ruby Buck
Ruby Buck
Interim President & CEO
RB/sa
Enclosure
FOR INTERNAL USE only
OPERATING SITE TITLE PAGE
Please type or print in black ink
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LEGAL APPLICANT/
PARENT ORGANIZATION: USDA
Program Name USDA/AmeriCorps Anti-Hunger Program
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
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OPERATING SITE ORGANIZATION: Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc. (MACE)
Contact person's name/title Ruby Buck/Interim President & CEO
(do not use PO Box) Address 119 South Theobald Street
City Greenville,
State
MS
Zip 38701
Phone (601) 335-3523
Fax (601) 334-2939
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SITE DIRECTOR/TITLE: Donald Sutton
Organization name Mississippi Action for Community Education, inc.
(do not use PO Box) Address 119 South Theobald Street
City Greenville,
State MS
Zip 38701
Phone (601) 335-3523
Fax (601) 334-2939
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GRANT TYPE
X
Operating
Education Awards Only
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1995 NATIONAL ISSUE
AREA PRIORITIES
Education
X
School Success
Public Safety
Community Policing
Victim Assistance
Human Needs
Early Childhood Development
OPERATING SITE TITLE PAGE
Environment
X
Neighborhood/Community Environment
30450001
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1994 NATIONAL ISSUE AREA Public Safety.
Violence Prevention
Crime Control
PRIORITIES Education
School Readiness
School Success
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
Environment
Neighborhood Environment
Natural Environment
Human Needs
Health
Home
7 POPULATION TO BE SERVED
....
Urban
X
Rural
Other
Empowerment Zone
Enterprise Community
Population/community served
Tallahatchie County
Sharkey/Issaquena Counties
Washington County
Quitman County
Humphreys County
Primary Congressional
districts served: 2nd Congressional
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SITE BUDGET
Corporation Funds Requested $ 83,273.00
Total Budget $ 113,410.00
OPERATING SITE TITLE PAGE
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AMERICORPS MEMBERS
AT SITE
# Full-time
# Part-time 10
30450001
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE
NOTE: This form must be signed and included in the application.
Before signing the certifications, please read certification
instructions.
Signature: By signing this certification page, the applicant certifies that it will agree to
perform all actions and support all intentions stated in the certification
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
sections in Part III of this application. The three certifications are:
X
Certification: Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters
X
Certification: Drug-Free Workplace
X
Certification: Lobbying Activities
Legal Applicant: Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc.
Program Name: Anti-Hunger Partnership and Empowerment Program
Name and Title of
Authorized Representative: Ruby Buck/Interim President & CEO
Signature:
Date
ASSURANCES SIGNATURE
NOTE: This form must be signed and included in the application. By signing
this assurances page, the applicant certifies that it will agree to perform all
actions and support all intentions stated in the assurances.
Organization Name:
Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc.
Project Name: Anti-Hunger Partnership and Empowerment Program
Name and Title
of Authorized Representative:
Ruby Buck/Interim President & CEO
Signature:
Ruling Buel
Date 2/6/96
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC. (MACE)
ANTI-HUNGER PARTNERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
(MAPEP)
I.
GETTING THINGS DONE:
A. Specific Needs
Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc, (MACE), a non-profit, tax exempt
community development corporation, has as a major goal, breaking the cycle of chronic
poverty and deprivation that is suffered by the rural poor. For more than two decades
MACE has worked primarily with low income, African American families living throughout
the Mississippi Delta.
As we approach the year 2000 and the ever increasing use of and reliance on high
technology and automation, the vast majority of the Mississippi Delta's residents find
themselves ill-educated, ill-clad, ill-fed, ill-housed and chronically poor! Although statistics
are cold and impersonal and only reflect a person's condition at an isolated moment in
time, they do however reflect a stark reality.
A concurrent look at socioeconomic conditions confronting African Americans in the
Mississippi Delta reveal startling statistics. In this regard, consider that: one out of every
five families is poor, twice the national average, and one out of every two African-American
Mississippi children are born into poverty. Mississippi has the lowest per capita's income
in this country: $6,484 for whites and for African Americans $2,833, about 1/3 of the 1993
poverty rate. African Americans also fare poorly in the overall labor force. The
unemployment rates for African Americans living in the MACE service area averages 9.6%
with between 46.4% and 62.8% of all African American Families living below the poverty
level. These statistics and conditions clearly illustrate the need to create and implement
social, economic, and community development initiatives to reverse these conditions. It
is against this background MACE has endeavored to implement its Anti-Hunger,
Partnership and Empowerment Program, consisting of a diverse group of ten (10)
AmeriCorp members working with action oriented community-based organizations located
throughout the Mississippi Delta.
B. How Needs were Identified
MACE has over twenty-five years of working in this region and has developed a
"sense" of why essential needs for low-income and elderly persons are not being met. In
addition, MACE relies upon recipient input, and relationships with community
organizations, businesses, industry, education, government and human service agencies
that are actively involved in efforts to address and alleviate these pressing problems.
Problems associated with the Delta's elderly population is of a particular concern to MACE.
It is estimated that by the year 2025, the Delta's elderly population will double its present
size to include one out of every four people. Additionally, more retired persons are
returning to rural areas. This increasing proportion of older persons are expected to
significantly change the focus on a number of service delivery systems and other facets
of life in the Mississippi Delta. However, currently there still exist significant barriers
which prevent effective delivery of services and particularly the ones MACE' Anti-Hunger,
Partnership and Empowerment Program aims to address. These are:
An inadequate service delivery system which does not adequately address
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sufficiently information and services relative to the food stamp program, nutrition
services, food pantries, school breakfast and summer feeding programs.
A high rate of illiteracy prevents many rural Delta residents from maximum
participation in programs and projects designed to assist them.
The remoteness of their residences coupled with the absence of available
transportation has made travel in assessing services especially difficult for African
American, especially the elderly; it is not uncommon for these rural dwellers to
live more than fifty miles from essential services which is usually located within
county seats.
C. Mission Statement & Objectives
MACE has attempted through intensive research and collaboration efforts with
various social service agencies, community-based organizations, empowerment zone
initiatives and governmental entities, to develop a mission statement and set of objectives
that build upon each other. The mission of MACE is to elevate the standard of living in
impoverished rural communities through educational programs and the provision of
services that increase participants influence over their lives and communities.
Consequently, MACE has established the MACE Anti-Hunger, Partnership, and
Empowerment Program (MAPEP) and targets the counties of Humphreys, Washington,
Sharkey/Issaquena, Madison, Tallahatchie, and Quitman. A major part of MACE's service
area is located within the Mid-Delta Empowerment Zone (MDEZA) and the North Delta
Enterprise Community (MDEC). The objectives of MAPEP consist of four (4) essential
components and will address issues related to: (1) Food Stamp Outreach; (2) Nutrition
Education; (3) Food Pantries, and (4) Summer Feeding and School Breakfast Programs.
A description of each component is outlined below.
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Food Stamp Outreach
During 1994 and 1995 MACE sponsored and administered a demonstration food
stamp outreach program as a result of a grant supported by USDA. MACE was
instrumental in identifying and enrolling thousands of low-income and/or elderly African
Americans living in rural areas of the Mississippi Delta region who were eligible for but not
receiving benefits. As a part of this process, MACE will continue its pro-active outreach
efforts with the sole purpose of reaching undeserved rural low-income residents, primarily
African American, ensuring that they have an opportunity to obtain benefits which will
assist in the reduction of hunger in the Mississippi Delta. MACE will use direct door-to-
door contacts with program eligible residents within the six target counties and will provide
other appropriate technical assistance, transportation and related services to connect
residents with food stamp benefits. Eligible, yet unserved, residents will be identified by
AmeriCorps Members utilizing such methods as presentation in churches, social clubs,
fraternal organizations and various other meetings.
Nutrition Education
MACE will promote nutrition and food safety among low-income families and elderly
resident of the Mississippi Delta. This will consist of community outreach including
workshops held at senior citizen facilities, churches, and in home visitations. MACE will
provide referrals on behalf of elderly residents to such programs as meals on wheels,
elderly nutrition centers, and church sponsored feeding programs. Where necessary,
MACE will make every effort to provide transportation in this regard. MACE will
collaborate and work with local extension agencies and specifically with their nutrition
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experts to sponsor workshops in each of the respective counties. Presentations will be
sponsored in local schools, churches, community facility buildings, and senior citizens
facilities.
Establishment of Food Pantries
In spite of efforts to provide adequate and nutrition food supplies for the many
poverty residents of the Delta, there still exist many obstacles which inhibit this process.
MACE will establish food panties in each of the six participating counties. The process will
ensure distribution of food to families whereby insufficient supplies exist as well as
emergency circumstances.
Summer Feeding & School Breakfast Programs
MACE will work with local school officials to increase the number of sites offering
summer feeding and school breakfast programs.
D.
Program Design and Structure:
It is MACE's belief that maximum results are realized from community self-help
efforts when all segments of the community participate. This philosophical approach has
enabled MACE to enjoy great success as a coalition builder for over twenty-eight years.
It is through MACE's efforts that many rural Delta communities have developed the human
and institutional capacities at the local level required to sustain social change while
insuring community economic growth.
The primary point of contact with MAPEP will be its AmeriCorps Members working
in conjunction with MACE Affiliates Organizations located in each of the respective
counties. Affiliates committed to participate in the MAPEP are: (1) Madison County Union
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for Progress, Inc.; (2) Humphreys County Union for Progress, Inc.; (3) Sharkey/Issaquena
Improvement Association, Inc.; (4) Humphreys County Union for Progress, Inc.; (5)
Washington County Union for Progress, Inc.; (6) Quitman County Development
Organization, Inc.; and (7) Tallahchie County Union for Progress, Inc. Since, the later
60's, MACE has enjoyed and supported positive working relationships with local affiliated
organizations at the county level throughout the Delta region. These affiliates have
extensive histories of providing direct services on behalf of the social and economic
interests of the rural African-American residents who comprise 95% of their membership.
These relationships will give the program immediate acceptance among those it seeks to
serve.
MACE will work with and coordinate all training activities in conjunction with the
Mississippi Commission on Community Service. AmeriCorps Members will participate in
conferences, workshops, and seminars sponsored by the Commission. Members will be
required to attend the Commission's Statewide Conference scheduled for April 2-4, 1996
in Jackson, Mississippi. In addition, MACE will work with the Commission in designing its
in-service training curriculum to ensure compliance with USDA's Anti-Hunger Program
requirements.
Administratively, MAPEP will be housed at MACE's central office, Greenville, MS.
MAPEP's AmeriCorps members will be assigned service duties with affiliates located
within the target counties. MACE will hire a full time program coordinator responsible for
direct supervision of AmeriCorps Members and general management of the program as
a whole. This will include monitoring affiliate organizations, training, orientation, data
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collection, and other aspects of the program to insure success. Affiliate Organizations will
be accountable for site supervision, reports, skill training, community involvement,
education and directing MAPEP members. Each member will be asked to develop his or
her vision of the program and its direction. Members input is critical to the ultimate
success of the program because in many instances the information they obtain through
community interaction will determine the method of service to be provided and who will be
served.
II.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES:
A.
Support and Coordination
It is extremely important that this program raise the level of participant education,
improve community involvement and create social and economic opportunities for all
program participants. MACE for much of its twenty-eight years of existence has secured
and maintained working relationships with an array of local entities representing all facets
of community service support groups. MACE will continue to collaborate and work in
conjunction with these entities to involve same in implementation of MAPEP.
III.
DEVELOPING MEMBERS
A.
Member Description
MAPEP will employ ten (10) part-time members. Each member must be at least
seventeen (17) years old and have achieved a minimum of an eight-grade education.
MACE will actively recruit college bound and graduate members. Members must also:
possess a valid driver's license, good verbal and written communication skills, be self-
disciplined and directed, and have a respect for service beneficiaries. The ability to work
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well with others and be self-motivated are also prerequisite character traits.
B.
Recruitment
Members will be recruited primarily through MACE's network of Affiliate
Organizations, referrals and the Mississippi State Employment Agency. Notices will also
be sent to career offices at various colleges and universities. MACE will also coordinate
its recruitment efforts with the Mississippi Delta Service Corps. MACE further understands
that the National Recruitment Referral System can provide members from varied
backgrounds with special skills and resources. Potential members will be evaluated on the
skills they possess, availability, education, and past experiences.
To ensure diversity, MAPEP will recruit members from various socio-economic and
ethnic backgrounds.
C.
Training/Supervision
Key elements of training will include an extensive in-service learning curriculum.
Training will be provided to members in the areas of counseling, community service,
conflict resolutions, personal, human and professional development, verbal and written
communication skills, information processing, clerical procedures and office management.
Continuing education will also be available and will focus on upgrading members in areas
such as: computer training, supervisory training and research skills. In addition, MAPEP
will convene bi-weekly staff meeting for overall coordination and program networking.
D.
Benefits
The benefits to MAPEP members are numerous. However, perhaps, the most
important benefits include: advanced formal educational opportunities and training;
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community contacts; enhanced employment skills; and ethnic diversity and cultural
enrichment. Locally, members will be provided an opportunity to take an active and
leading role in the development and growth of their communities.
IV.
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY:
MACE has sponsored an array of social, educational, economic, and community
development projects and programs attracting a broad base of financial support from
foundations, religious groups, corporate, local, state, and federal government.
V.
NATIONAL IDENTITY:
MACE will actively promote the national identity of AmeriCorps by ensuring that
MAPEP members are both visible and active in the communities in which they serve.
MAPEP members will be required to use all AmeriCorps logos, materials, and other
identifiable items that confirm with the national organization. Also MAPEP members will
also participate in service orientation conferences and other program activities designed
to maximize their national identity. MACE will provide members with work items and
articles that will identify them as AmeriCorps members.
VI.
EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
MACE has for over 28 years been actively involved in the empowerment of rural
communities by providing training for community organizers, leaders and developers.
During these years, MACE has developed a comprehensive approach to evaluating and
monitoring programs such as AmeriCorps. One of MACE's major strengths is its constant
self-evaluation process. MACE will use traditional measures such as pre-and post-testing,
surveys, and projected measurable results such as pertinent statistical information, number
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of participants, as well as contracting with an outside evaluator. Formal and informal
review of every aspect of this project will be an ongoing part of MACE's developmental
strategy. MACE will develop project surveys designed to gather information necessary for
the success of this project. Quarterly meetings will be held for all involved to monitor the
program process and to gather feedback from members. MACE staff will constantly be in
contact with host sites, the community and AmeriCorps workers to gather information and
assist in program development.
MACE will develop in cooperation with program sponsors a computer-based data
collection system that will constantly compile and evaluate demographic data on its
AmeriCorps members and program participants. MACE will cooperate fully with the
evaluation and data collection activities of the National AmeriCorps Office. MACE will
provide ongoing, comprehensive and consistent evaluation training for staff, AmeriCorps
members and local steering groups. Finally, MACE will institute several mechanisms for
ongoing evaluation and assessment of all aspects of this project, including weekly briefing,
community meetings, as well as constant on-site evaluations.
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Mississippi Action for
Operating Site Name:
Community Education, Inc. (MACE) Parent Organization Name:
ACTIVITY
RESULT
MEASURE
STANDARD
NUMBER
(One per objective)
(Beneficiaries)
Example
Tutoring reading
Increased
Pre/post test
50% of students
34
reading skills
administered by teacher
will attain grade level
students
Objective 1
To identify 500 low income
To improve upon the
The number of individuals
The standard of success is
500
or elderly rural Mississippi
number of seniors and low-
actually interviewed and
a 25% increase in
residents who are eligible
income residents receiving
number who actually
individuals receiving Food
but not receiving Food
Food Stamps.
began receiving Food
Stamps.
Stamps benefits and
Stamps.
provide the necessary
information and services
for eligibility.
Objective 2
To provide nutritional and
The intended result will be
The number of individuals
60% increase in knowledge
10,000
food safety to 10,000 low-
a 25% increase in
canvassed and a sampling
by those individuals
income and elderly
knowledge of nutrition and
of those who participate
served.
residents within the rural
food safety to seniors and
din project.
Mississippi Delta.
low-income individuals.
Objective 3
Established food pantries
To establish 6 food
The actual establishment
Establishment of site and a
6,000
to provide food to low-
pantries.
of those pantries and the
60% usage of sites by
income and elderly
number of residents
residents.
residents of the Mississippi
receiving services.
Delta in need of nutritional
help.
Objective 4
To promote and work with
Increase participation of
Increase by 25% number
A 25% increase in eligible
6 school
6 rural school districts to
low-income students.
of students participating.
participants.
districts.
increase availability of and
enrollment in school
breakfast and summer
feeding programs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
Mississippi Action for Community
Operating Site Name: Education, Inc. (MACE)
Parent Organization Name:
ACTIVITY
RESULT
MEASURE
STANDARD
NUMBER
(One per objective)
(Beneficiaries)
Example
Tutoring reading
Increased
Pre/post test
50% of students
34
reading skills
administered by teacher
will attain grade level
students
Objective 1
To work with six (6)
Increase community
Creation of activities and
A 30% increase in
30,000
existing rural communities
empowerment and
information needed to
knowledge related to
in identifying and solving
activism related to hunger
enhance communities and
hunger issues.
problem directly related to
problem.
establishment of hunger
hunger.
network by residents.
Objective 2
To promote and increase
Increase in awareness of
Number of participants
Creation of a nutrition
8000
the awareness of program
participants.
who actively participate
awareness project that will
participants in areas of
and their increase use of
increase knowledge by
nutritional values, low cost
materials given.
40% of participants.
foods and other nutritional
outlets.
Objective 3
Promote and assist the
The intended result is
The impact will be the use
The standard of success is
30,000
development of community
actual establishment of 6
of those pantries by
the recruitment of 36
based food pantries.
pantries.
residents.
volunteers to assist with
project and continued use
of pantries by community
residents.
COMMUNITY BUILDING OBJECTIVES
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
Mississippi Action for Community
Operating Site Name: Education, Inc. (MACE)
Parent Organization Name:
ACTIVITY
RESULT
MEASURE
STANDARD
NUMBER
(One per objective)
(Beneficiaries)
Example
Tutoring reading
Increased
Pre/post test
50% of students
34
reading skills
administered by teacher
will attain grade level
students
Objective
Conflict Resolution
Increase knowledge of
Pre/Post conflict resolution
A 30% increase in
10
Training.
resolving conflicts without
exercises.
knowledge related to
physical or mental
hunger issues.
violence.
Objective 2
Increase problem solving
Provide members with a
Self/diagnosis
A 75% increase in problem
10
and interpersonal skills of
better understanding of
Evaluation by Training.
solving skills.
10 AmeriCorp participants.
self.
Objective 3
Enhance the educational
Number of participants to
Notable increase in career
A significant increase in
10
and career opportunities of
continuing advancement of
enhancement by 70% of
members seeking
10 AmeriCorp participants.
education.
participants.
educational opportunities.
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
MACE ANTI-HUNGER PARTNERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT
PROGRAM
COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE ONE:
To identify 500 low-income and elderly rural Mississippi residents who are
eligible, but not receiving food stamp benefits and provide the necessary information
and services for eligibility.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a
Result of MAPEP
1.
Identify, recruit and work with 6 volunteers in each selected community to
develop a vision and plan of work to insure that those eligible for food
stamp benefits have the necessary information.
2.
Devise and conduct community surveys to assess the need within each
community.
3.
Gather all necessary forms and information need to insure success of
project.
4.
Conduct door-to-door canvassing to identify potential food stamp
recipients.
5.
Provide assistance when necessary to clients require assistance in
completing
application forms.
6.
Establish working relationship with local food stamp offices.
B.
MAPEP Results
Residents will learn valuable skills related to conducting surveys, developing
materials, implementing and management, while providing a much needed
service and reducing hunger in their own communities.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services.
1.
At least 36 individuals will be trained in planning and development and
learn by doing.
2.
A community survey will be administered periodically to measure and
monitor the impact of this project.
3.
Actual number of individuals enrolled in food stamp program.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
Rural Mississippi residents who are eligible for food stamp, but are not receiving
them, will become eligible and have an improved knowledge of governmental
regulations governing these types of projects.
E.
Number of Service Recipients
1,500
OBJECTIVE TWO:
To provide nutrition and food safety information to 10,000 low-income and
elderly residents in the rural Mississippi Delta.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a Result
of MAPEP
1.
Develop an inventory of existing food and nutrition providers of services
to low-income and elderly residents of the Mississippi Delta and create a
volunteer advisory committee of individuals currently involved in
community service.
2.
Identify 30 persons interested in volunteering for this project.
3.
Gather necessary information of nutrition and food safety to be distributed
to communities.
4.
Distribute pertinent information to communities.
5.
Stage one (1) workshop on nutrition and food safety in each of six (6)
counties we serve.
6.
Prepare alist of seniors in each county that are in need of this service and
provide said service to them.
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B.
MAPEP Results
As a result of this objective low-income and senior citizens will become able to
choose nutritional meals and make correct judgements concerning food and its
relationship to their health.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services
1.
At least 30 people will be identified to serve as volunteers for this project,
these individuals will be afforded the necessary training.
2.
The number of individuals canvassed, number of volunteers and continue
listing of program participants, coupled with continue feedback from area
residents should give us good indications on the success of this project.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
1.
Nutritional and food safety information will have been distributed to over
10,000 individuals.
2.
Communities will be educated about health/nutrition issues that effect
their lives. A 60% increase in knowledge to 80% of the population served
on these issues will be reached.
OBJECTIVE THREE
To establish six (6) food pantries in rural Mississippi counties, designed to
provide food to low-income and elderly residents of the Mississippi Delta in need of
nutritional services.
Presently, small, rural communities lack services that provide food and other
health related services to their area.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a Result
of MAPEP
1.
Identify, recruit and train eight (8) volunteers (4 adults and 4 youths) in
each community to develop a strategic plan for the development of food
pantries.
2.
Identify available space for location of project.
3.
Contact major food vendors for possible donation of food.
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4.
Develop and implement a system designed to operate pantry successful.
5.
Implement a fix-up, clean-up campaign for property in question.
6.
Organize, secure and train volunteers to operate project.
7.
Set opening dates for projects in each area.
8.
Involve local businesses, officials and churches in project.
B.
MAPEP Results
Community residents will learn valuable skills in project design, management,
community organizing and planning by creating and establishing their own food
pantry. They will also see the benefits of a self-help project in action.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services
1.
At least 48 individuals will be trained in the areas of planning,
management, organizing, and program implementation.
2.
The establishment of six (6) community based food pantries in rural delta
counties.
3.
A continue accurate record of individuals who use pantries each month
and the keeping of records on donations and volunteerism.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
Food pantries will be located in six (6) delta counties. Pantries will be functional,
safe, secure and serve communities openly and honestly.
OBJECTIVE FOUR
To promote and work with six (6) rural school districts to increase the availability
of and enrollment in school breakfast programs and summer feeding projects.
Presently, due to lack of communication, inadequate staff and apathy, large
numbers of impoverished students are not being afforded the opportunity to participate
in programs designed to help them become better and more productive students.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a Result
of MAPEP
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1.
Establish working relationship with school districts.
2.
Identify districts to be work with.
3.
Do a survey of families in areas to determine need.
4.
Assist families in filling out necessary forms and applications.
5.
Develop and implement a system of service delivery to clients in each
area.
6.
Recruit and train volunteers.
B.
MAPEP Results
Rural communities will become more enlighten on issues related to free
breakfast programs and summer feeding projects. Residents will also become
more involved in the actual implementation of these programs.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services
1.
Working relationship will be developed between residents and school
district.
2.
A continue tracking of program participants will give communities the
opportunity to gauge the success of the work.
3.
A community survey will be administered periodically to measure and
monitor use of projects.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
Low income students will increase their usage of free breakfast projects and
summer feeding program by 25% through more involvement of community
residents, parents and other interested individuals.
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MACE'S ANTI-HUNGER PARTNERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
(MAPEP)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Program Coordinator
MAPEP's Program Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination
and implementation of the program. He/she will be responsible for MAPEP's overall
training curriculum and provide leadership to AmeriCorps Members. He/she will required
to coordinate and hold bi-weekly staff meetings. The Program Coordinator will have direct
operational relationships to local affiliates and communities. He/ she will be required to
prepare and submit monthly progress reports and able to function independently. He/she
should have a minimum of two years of college, with emphasis in administrative and social
work. Must have minimum knowledge of community service programs and posses good
communication skills.
Washington County Union For Progress, Inc.
603 Jeltus Noulevard Leland, Mississippi 38756 (601) 686-2306
Frank Jackson
ERer. ()Palter D. Holla.
Chairman
Treasurer
Thelma Holmes
Shirley S. Allen
Secretary
Director
February 12, 1996
Ms. Ruby Buck
Interim President/CEO
119 S. Theobald St.
Greenville, MS 38701
Dear Ms. Buck:
As you know, The Washington County Union For Progress has
been an affiliate of MACE for over 20 years. During that time we
have been actively involved in many community based activities.
Given the mood of America today, we see very clearly the need for
the Anti-Hunger Project you are trying to start. WCUP's Board and
its members gladly will commit our time, staff, facilities and
whatever, financial assistance we can to make this project a
success. It has become clear to us that hunger and proper
nutrition has become a major issue with our constituents. We hope
that this project will be a success.
Talk to you soon.
Yours truly,
Marier allen
Shirley Allen
Director
A MACE AFFILIATE
"Helping People Help Themselves"
MADISON COUNTY
Madison County Union for Progress
270 West Peace Street
Canton, Mississippi 39046
UNION
(601) 859-6280
FOR
PROGRESS
February 12, 1996
Donald Sutton
119 South Theobald Street
Greenville, MS 38701
Dear Mr. Sutton:
Madison County Union For Progress is please to give its full
support to MACE in its effort to reduce huger in Mississippi.
Our organization looks forward to giving any support that is
necessary.
Sincerely,
Optin E. E. Buren
John E. Brown
President
"Helping People Help Themselves"
Quitman County Development Organization, Inc.
POST OFFICE BOX 366
201 HUMPHREY STREET
MARKS, MISSISSIPPI 38646
(601) 326-4000
FAX (601) 326-3904
ROBERT L. JACKBON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MANUEL KILLEBREW
BOARD CHAIRMAN
February 8, 1996
To Whom it May Concern:
The Quitman County Development Organization is in complete support of MACE's Anti-Hunger
Partnership and Empowerment Program. As the Bureau of Census data confirms, Quitman
County is one of the poorest counties in the entire United States. Over 40% of families reside in
Quitman County livc below the national poverty line. Many of these individuals are children and
have no voice in saying who can eat and who cannot. Hopefully, this project can fix the problems
that is inherent in our system that will allow human beings in this country to go hungry.
Thank you for any consideration given this request, and we anxiously await your response.
Sincerely
MADISON COUNTY
Madison County Union for Progress
270 West Peace Street
Canton, Mississippi 39046
(601) 859-6280
UNION FOR PROGRESS
February 12, 1996
Donald Sutton
119 South Theobald Street
Greenville, MS 38701
Dear Mr. Sutton:
Madison County Union For Progress is please to give its full
support to MACE in its effort to reduce hunger in Mississippi.
Our organization looks forward to giving any support that is
necessary.
Sincerely,
Hen E. Beren
John E. Brown
President
"Helping People Help Themselves"
Sharkey-Issaquena County Improvement Association, Inc.
POST OFFICE BOX 336
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PHONE 601-873-2281
ROLLING FORK, MISSISSIPPI 39159
February 12, 1996
Ms. Ruby Buck
Interim President/CEO
119 S. Theobald St.
Greenville, MS 38701
Dear Ms. Buck:
The Sharkey-Issaquena County Improvement Association, a non-profit, tax exempt community
development corporation, is happy to be a part of MACE's Anti-Hunger Partnership and
Empowerment Program. Each day we see a growing number of poor Mississippian going without
proper nutrition, and believe that this project will help. We are prepared to commit whatever staff,
time or financial assistance needed to make this project a success. Throughout our years of
existence we have developed an under-standing of the people we serve and feel that this project is
much needed in our area.
Looking forward to working with you.
Yours truly,
Bup
Collie Barnes
Board Member
HUMPHREYS COUNTY UNION FOR PROGRESS, INC.
513 HAYDEN STREET
BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI 39038
Phone 601/247-1170
February 12, 1996
Ms. Ruby Buck
Interim President/CEO
119 S. Theobald St.
Greenville, MS 38701
Dear Ms. Buck:
Understanding the history of the Delta and looking at the needs of our people,
we here at the Humphreys County Union for Progress were very happy to hear
about this project. We know that hunger still exists in America, we see it everyday.
The Board of the HCUP will commit whatever resources necessary to insure the
success of this project. We are very excited about the food pantries and will assist in
whatever way we can.
We would also like to thank you for involving us in this effort. Keep up the good
work.
Yours truly,
Ernest White
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY UNION FOR PROGRESS, INC.
P.O. BOX 860
WEBB, MS 38966
(601) 375-7477
February 12, 1996
Ms. Ruby Buck
Interim President/CEO
119 S. Theobald St.
Greenville, MS 38701
Dear Ms. Buck:
The Tallahatchie County Union for Progress, a community based advocacy
organization is proud to be a part of MACE's Anti-Hunger Partnership and
Empowerment Program. We understand the issue of hunger in the Mississippi Delta
and believe that this project is truly needed. Tallahatchie County is one of the
poorest counties in Mississippi, which gives us hands on experience in dealing the
issue of hunger everday. We are prepared to commit whatever staff, time or financial
assistance needed to make this project a success.
Looking forward to working with you.
Yours truly,
johnny Through
Johnny Thomas
Board Member
2/8/96
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Mississippi Action For Community Education
119 SOUTH THEOBALD STREET GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 38701 - (601) 335-3523 FAX (601) 334-2939
February 6, 1996
Ms. Donna M. Hines
Anti-Hunger Program Coordinator
USDA Office of National Service
14th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 562-A
AG-Box 1310
Washington, D.C. 20250
Dear Ms. Hines:
Please find enclosed MACE's AmeriCorps Anti-Hunger Application. In preparing
this proposal MACE has endeavored to provide as much of the information requested
in a concise and timely manner. MACE is proud to be an active participant in this
project. We hope our efforts to provide the services will be successful.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Ruley Buck
Ruby Buck
Interim President & CEO
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Enclosure
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OPERATING SITE TITLE PAGE
Please type or print in black ink
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LEGAL APPLICANT/
PARENT ORGANIZATION: USDA
Program Name USDA/AmeriCorps Anti-Hunger Program
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
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OPERATING SITE ORGANIZATION: Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc. (MACE)
Contact person's name/title Ruby Buck/Interim President & CEO
(do not use PO Box) Address 119 South Theobald Street
City Greenville,
State
MS
Zip 38701
Phone (601) 335-3523
Fax (601) 334-2939
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SITE DIRECTOR/TITLE: Donald Sutton
Organization name Mississippi Action for Community Education, inc.
(do not use PO Box) Address 119 South Theobald Street
City Greenville,
State MS
Zip 38701
Phone (601) 335-3523
Fax (601) 334-2939
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GRANT TYPE
X
Operating
Education Awards Only
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1995 NATIONAL ISSUE
AREA PRIORITIES
Education
X
School Success
Public Safety.
Community Policing
Victim Assistance
Human Needs
Early Childhood Development
OPERATING SITE TITLE PAGE
Environment
X
Neighborhood/Community Environment
30450001
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1994 NATIONAL ISSUE AREA
Public Safety.
Violence Prevention
Crime Control
PRIORITIES
Education
School Readiness
School Success
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
Environment
Neighborhood Environment
Natural Environment
Human Needs
Health
Home
7 POPULATION TO BE SERVED
Urban
X
Rural
Other
Empowerment Zone
Enterprise Community
Population/community served
Tallahatchie County
Sharkey/Issaquena Counties
Washington County
Quitman County
Humphreys County
Primary Congressional
districts served: 2nd Congressional
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SITE BUDGET
Corporation Funds Requested $ 83,273.00
Total Budget $ 113,410.00
OPERATING SITE TITLE PAGE
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AMERICORPS MEMBERS
AT SITE
# Full-time
# Part-time 10
30450001
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE
NOTE: This form must be signed and included in the application.
Before signing the certifications, please read certification
instructions.
Signature: By signing this certification page, the applicant certifies that it will agree to
perform all actions and support all intentions stated in the certification
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
sections in Part III of this application. The three certifications are:
X
Certification: Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters
X
Certification: Drug-Free Workplace
X
Certification: Lobbying Activities
Legal Applicant: Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc.
Program Name: Anti-Hunger Partnership and Empowerment Program
Name and Title of
Authorized Representative:
Ruby Buck/Interim President & CEO
Signature:
Date
ASSURANCES SIGNATURE
NOTE: This form must be signed and included in the application. By signing
this assurances page, the applicant certifies that it will agree to perform all
actions and support all intentions stated in the assurances.
Organization Name:
Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc.
Project Name:
Anti-Hunger Partnership and Empowerment Program
Name and Title
of Authorized Representative:
Ruby Buck/Interim President & CEO
Signature:
Ruling Buak
Date 2/6/96
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
30450001
MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC. (MACE)
ANTI-HUNGER PARTNERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
(MAPEP)
I.
GETTING THINGS DONE:
A. Specific Needs
Mississippi Action for Community Education, Inc, (MACE), a non-profit, tax exempt
community development corporation, has as a major goal, breaking the cycle of chronic
poverty and deprivation that is suffered by the rural poor. For more than two decades
MACE has worked primarily with low income, African American families living throughout
the Mississippi Delta.
As we approach the year 2000 and the ever increasing use of and reliance on high
technology and automation, the vast majority of the Mississippi Delta's residents find
themselves ill-educated, ill-clad, ill-fed, ill-housed and chronically poor! Although statistics
are cold and impersonal and only reflect a person's condition at an isolated moment in
time, they do however reflect a stark reality.
A concurrent look at socioeconomic conditions confronting African Americans in the
Mississippi Delta reveal startling statistics. In this regard, consider that: one out of every
five families is poor, twice the national average, and one out of every two African-American
Mississippi children are born into poverty. Mississippi has the lowest per capita's income
in this country: $6,484 for whites and for African Americans $2,833, about 1/3 of the 1993
poverty rate. African Americans also fare poorly in the overall labor force. The
unemployment rates for African Americans living in the MACE service area averages 9.6%
only AFrican Americans have needs in the
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with between 46.4% and 62.8% of all African American Families living below the poverty
level. These statistics and conditions clearly illustrate the need to create and implement
social, economic, and community development initiatives to reverse these conditions. It
is against this background MACE has endeavored to implement its Anti-Hunger,
Partnership and Empowerment Program, consisting of a diverse group of ten (10)
AmeriCorp members working with action oriented community-based organizations located
throughout the Mississippi Delta.
B. How Needs were Identified
MACE has over twenty-five years of working in this region and has developed a
"sense" of why essential needs for low-income and elderly, primarily African American, are
not being met. In addition, MACE relies upon recipient input, and relationships with
community organizations, businesses, industry, education, government and human
service agencies that are actively involved in efforts to address and alleviate these
pressing problems. Problems associated with the Delta's elderly population is of a
particular concern to MACE. It is estimated that by the year 2025, the Delta's elderly
population will double its present size to include one out of every four people. Additionally,
more retired persons are returning to rural areas. This increasing proportion of older
persons are expected to significantly change the focus on a number of service delivery
systems and other facets of life in the Mississippi Delta. However, currently there still
exist significant barriers which prevent effective delivery of services and particularly the
ones MACE' Anti-Hunger, Partnership and Empowerment Program aims to address.
These are:
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An inadequate service delivery system which does not adequately address
sufficiently information and services relative to the food stamp program, nutrition
services, food pantries, school breakfast and summer feeding programs.
A high rate of illiteracy prevents many rural Delta residents from maximum
participation in programs and projects designed to assist them.
The remoteness of their residences coupled with the absence of available
transportation has made travel in assessing services especially difficult for African
American, especially the elderly; it is not uncommon for these rural dwellers to
live more than fifty miles from essential services which is usually located within
county seats.
C. Mission Statement & Objectives
MACE has attempted through intensive research and collaboration efforts with
various social service agencies, community-based organizations, empowerment zone
initiatives and governmental entities, to develop a mission statement and set of objectives
that build upon each other. The mission of MACE is to elevate the standard of living in
impoverished rural communities through educational programs and the provision of
services that increase participants influence over their lives and communities.
Consequently, MACE has established the MACE Anti-Hunger, Partnership, and
Empowerment Program (MAPEP) and targets the counties of Humphreys, Washington,
Sharkey/Issaquena, Madison, Tallahatchie, and Quitman. A major part of MACE's service
area is located within the Mid-Delta Empowerment Zone (MDEZA) and the North Delta
Enterprise Community (MDEC). The objectives of MAPEP consist of four (4) essential
components and will address issues related too: (1) Food Stamp Outreach; (2) Nutrition
Education; (3) Food Pantries, and (4) Summer Feeding and School Breakfast Programs.
A description of each component is outlined below.
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Food Stamp Outreach
During 1994 and 1995 MACE sponsored and administered a demonstration food
stamp outreach program as a result of a grant supported by USDA. MACE was
instrumental in identifying and enrolling thousands of low-income and/or elderly African
Americans living in rural areas of the Mississippi Delta region who were eligible for but not
receiving benefits. As a part of this process, MACE will continue its pro-active outreach
efforts with the sole purpose of reaching undeserved rural low-income residents, primarily
African American, ensuring that they have an opportunity to obtain benefits which will
assist in the reduction of hunger in the Mississippi Delta. MACE will use direct door-to-
door contacts with program eligible residents within the six target counties and will provide
other appropriate technical assistance, transportation and related services to connect
residents with food stamp benefits. Eligible, yet unserved, residents will be identified by
AmeriCorps Members utilizing such methods as presentation in churches, social clubs,
fraternal organizations and various other meetings.
Nutrition Education
American
MACE will promote nutrition and food safety among low-income families and elderly
resident of the Mississippi Delta. This will consist of community outreach including
workshops held at senior citizen facilities, churches, and in home visitations. MACE will
provide referrals on behalf of elderly residents to such programs as meals on wheels,
elderly nutrition centers, and church sponsored feeding programs. Where necessary,
MACE will make every effort to provide transportation in this regard. MACE will
collaborate and work with local extension agencies and specifically with their nutrition
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experts to sponsor workshops in each of the respective counties. Presentations will be
sponsored in local schools, churches, community facility buildings, and senior citizens
facilities.
Establishment of Food Pantries
In spite of efforts to provide adequate and nutrition food supplies for the many
poverty residents of the Delta, there still exist many obstacles which inhibit this process.
MACE will establish food panties in each of the six participating counties. The process will
ensure distribution of food to families whereby insufficient supplies exist as well as
emergency circumstances. Summer Feeding & School Breakfast Programs
MACE will work with local school officials to increase the number of sites offering
summer feeding and school breakfast programs.
D.
PROGRAM DESIGN AND STRUCTURE:
It is MACE's belief that maximum results are realized from community self-help
efforts when all segments of the community participate. This philosophical approach has
enabled MACE to enjoy great success as a coalition builder for over twenty-eight years.
It is through MACE's efforts that many rural Delta communities have developed the human
and institutional capacities at the local level required to sustain social change while
insuring community economic growth.
The primary point of contact with MAPEP will be its AmeriCorps Members working
in conjunction with MACE Affiliates Organizations located in each of the respective
counties. Since, the later 60's, MACE has enjoyed and supported positive working
relationships with local affiliated organizations at the county level throughout the Delta
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region. These affiliates have extensive histories of providing direct services on behalf of
the social and economic interests of the rural African-American residents who comprise
95% of their membership. These relationships will give the program immediate
acceptance among those it seeks to serve.
MACE will work with and coordinate all training activities in conjunction with the
Mississippi Commission on Community Service. AmeriCorps Members will participate in
conferences, workshops, and seminars sponsored by the Commission. Members will be
required to attend the Commission's Statewide Conference scheduled for April 2-4, 1996
in Jackson, Mississippi. In addition, MACE will work with the Commission in designing its
in-service training curriculum to ensure compliance with USDA's Anti-Hunger Program
requirements.
Administratively, MAPEP will be housed at MACE's central office, Greenville, MS.
MAPEP's AmeriCorps members will be assigned service duties with affiliates located
within the target counties. MACE will hire a full time program coordinator responsible for
direct supervision of AmeriCorps Members and general management of the program as
a whole. This will include monitoring affiliate organizations, training, orientation, data
collection, and other aspects of the program to insure success. Affiliate Organizations will
be accountable for site supervision, reports, skill training, community involvement,
education and directing MAPEP members. Each member will be asked to develop his or
her vision of the program and its direction. Members input is critical to the ultimate
success of the program because in many instances the information they obtain through
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community interaction will determine the method of service to be provided and who will be
served.
II.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES:
A.
Support and Coordination
It is extremely important that this program raise the level of participant education,
improve community involvement and create social and economic opportunities for all
program participants. MACE for much of its twenty-eight years of existence has secured
and maintained working relationships with an array of local entities representing all facets
of community service support groups. MACE will continue to collaborate and work in
conjunction with these entities to involve same in implementation of MAPEP.
III.
DEVELOPING MEMBERS
A.
Member Description
engage
MAPEP will employ ten (10) part-time members. Each member must be at least
seventeen (17) years old and have achieved a minimum of an eight-grade education.
Members must also: possess a valid driver's license, good verbal and written
communication skills, be self-disciplined and directed, and have a respect for service
beneficiaries. The ability to work well with others and be self-motivated are also
prerequisite character traits.
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B.
Recruitment
Members will be recruited primarily through MACE's network of Affiliate
Organizations, referrals and the Mississippi State Employment Agency. Notices will also
be sent to career offices at various colleges and universities. MACE will also coordinate
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its recruitment efforts with the Mississippi Delta Service Corps. MACE further understands
that the National Recruitment Referral System can provide members from varied
backgrounds with special skills and resources. Potential members will be evaluated on the
skills they possess, availability, education, and past experiences.
To ensure diversity, MAPEP will recruit members from various socio-economic and
ethnic backgrounds.
C. Training/Supervision
Key elements of training will include an extensive in-service learning curriculum.
Training will be provided to members in the areas of counseling, community service,
conflict resolutions, personal, human and professional development, verbal and written
communication skills, information processing, clerical procedures and office management.
Continuing education will also be available and will focus on upgrading members in areas
such as: computer training, supervisory training and research skills.
D. Benefits
The benefits to MAPEP members are numerous. However, perhaps, the most
important benefits include: advanced formal educational opportunities and training;
community contacts; enhanced employment skills; and ethnic diversity and cultural
enrichment. Locally, members will be provided an opportunity to take an active and
leading role in the development and growth of their communities. At the conclusion of their
tenure, members will have increased their employability and acquired skills that they can
use in various other areas.
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IV.
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY:
MACE has sponsored an array of social, educational, economic, and community
development projects and programs attracting a broad base of financial support from
foundations, religious groups, corporate, local, state, and federal government.
V. NATIONAL IDENTITY:
MACE will actively promote the national identity of AmeriCorps by ensuring that
MAPEP members are both visible and active in the communities in which they serve.
MAPEP members will be required to use all AmeriCorps logos, materials, and other
identifiable items that confirm with the national organization. Also MAPEP members will
also participate in service orientation conferences and other program activities designed
to maximize their national identity. MACE will provide members with work items and
articles that will identify them as AmeriCorps members.
VI. EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
MACE has for over 28 years been actively involved in the empowerment of rural
communities by providing training for community organizers, leaders and developers.
During these years, MACE has developed a comprehensive approach to evaluating and
monitoring programs such as AmeriCorps. One of MACE's major strengths is its constant
self-evaluation process. MACE will use traditional measures such as pre-and post-testing,
surveys, and projected measurable results such as pertinent statistical information, number
of participants, as well as contracting with an outside evaluator. Formal and informal
review of every aspect of this project will be an ongoing part of MACE's developmental
strategy. MACE will develop project surveys designed to gather information necessary for
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the success of this project. Quarterly meetings will be held for all involved to monitor the
program process and to gather feedback from members. MACE staff will constantly be in
contact with host sites, the community and AmeriCorps workers to gather information and
assist in program development.
MACE will develop in cooperation with program sponsors a computer-based data
collection system that will constantly compile and evaluate demographic data on its
AmeriCorps members and program participants. MACE will cooperate fully with the
evaluation and data collection activities of the National AmeriCorps Office. MACE will
provide ongoing, comprehensive and consistent evaluation training for staff, AmeriCorps
members and local steering groups. Finally, MACE will institute several mechanisms for
ongoing evaluation and assessment of all aspects of this project, including weekly briefing,
community meetings, as well as constant on-site evaluations.
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Mississippi Action for
Operating Site Name:
Community Education, Inc. (MACE) Parent Organization Name:
ACTIVITY
RESULT
MEASURE
STANDARD
NUMBER
(One per objective)
(Beneficiaries)
Example
Tutoring reading
Increased
Pre/post test
50% of students
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reading skills
administered by teacher
will attain grade level
students
Objective 1
To identify 500 low income
To improve upon the
The number of individuals
The standard of success is
500
or elderly rural Mississippi
number of seniors and low-
actually interviewed and
a 25% increase in
residents who are eligible
income residents receiving
number who actually
individuals receiving Food
but not receiving Food
Food Stamps.
began receiving Food
Stamps.
Stamps benefits and
Stamps.
provide the necessary
information and services
for eligibility.
out what of
Objective 2
To provide nutritional and
The intended result will be
The number of individuals
60% increase in knowledge
10,000
food safety to 10,000 low-
a 25% increase in
canvassed and a sampling
by those individuals
income and elderly
knowledge of nutrition and
of those who participate
served.
residents within the rural
food safety to seniors and
din project.
Mississippi Delta.
low-income individuals.
Presentation
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Objective 3
Established food pantries
To establish 6 food
The actual establishment
Establishment of site and a
6,000
to provide food to low-
pantries.
of those pantries and the
60% usage of sites by
income and elderly
number of residents
residents.
residents of the Mississippi
receiving services.
Delta in need of nutritional
help.
Objective 4
To promote and work with
Increase participation of
Increase by 25% number
A 25% increase in eligible
6 school
6 rural school districts to
low-income students.
of students participating.
participants.
districts.
increase availability of and
enrollment in school
breakfast and summer
feeding programs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
Mississippi Action for Community
Operating Site Name: Education, Inc. (MACE)
Parent Organization Name:
ACTIVITY
RESULT
MEASURE
STANDARD
NUMBER
(One per objective)
(Beneficiaries)
Example
Tutoring reading
Increased
Pre/post test
50% of students
34
reading skills
administered by teacher
will attain grade level
students
Objective 1
To work with six (6)
Increase community
Creation of activities and
A 30% increase in
30,000
existing rural communities
empowerment and
information needed to
knowledge related to
in identifying and solving
activism related to hunger
enhance communities and
hunger issues.
problem directly related to
problem.
establishment of hunger
hunger.
network by residents.
Objective 2
To promote and increase
Increase in awareness of
Number of participants
Creation of a nutrition
8000
the awareness of program
participants.
who actively participate
awareness project that will
participants in areas of
and their increase use of
increase knowledge by
nutritional values, low cost
materials given.
40% of participants.
foods and other nutritional
outlets.
Objective 3
Promote and assist the
The intended result is
The impact will be the use
The standard of success is
30,000
development of community
actual establishment of 6
of those pantries by
the recruitment of 36
based food pantries.
pantries.
residents.
volunteers to assist with
project and continued use
of pantries by community
residents.
COMMUNITY BUILDING OBJECTIVES
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
Mississippi Action for Community
Operating Site Name: Education, Inc. (MACE)
Parent Organization Name:
ACTIVITY
RESULT
MEASURE
STANDARD
NUMBER
(One per objective)
(Beneficiaries)
Example
Tutoring reading
Increased
Pre/post test
50% of students
34
reading skills
administered by teacher
will attain grade level
students
Objective
Conflict Resolution
Increase knowledge of
Pre/Post conflict resolution
A 30% increase in
10
Training.
resolving conflicts without
exercises.
knowledge related to
physical or mental
hunger issues.
violence.
Objective 2
Increase problem solving
Provide members with a
Self/diagnosis
A 75% increase in problem
10
and interpersonal skills of
better understanding of
Evaluation by Training.
solving skills.
10 AmeriCorp participants.
self.
Objective 3
Enhance the educational
Number of participants to
Notable increase in career
A significant increase in
10
and career opportunities of
continuing advancement of
enhancement by 70% of
members seeking
10 AmeriCorp participants.
education.
participants.
educational opportunities.
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
MACE ANTI-HUNGER PARTNERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT
PROGRAM
COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE ONE:
To identify 500 low-income and elderly rural Mississippi residents who are
eligible, but not receiving food stamp benefits and provide the necessary information
and services for eligibility.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a
Result of MAPEP
1.
Identify, recruit and work with 6 volunteers in each selected community to
develop a vision and plan of work to insure that those eligible for food
stamp benefits have the necessary information.
2.
Devise and conduct community surveys to assess the need within each
community.
3.
Gather all necessary forms and information need to insure success of
project.
4.
Conduct door-to-door canvassing to identify potential food stamp
recipients.
5.
Provide assistance when necessary to clients require assistance in
completing
application forms.
6.
Establish working relationship with local food stamp offices.
B.
MAPEP Results
Residents will learn valuable skills related to conducting surveys, developing
materials, implementing and management, while providing a much needed
service and reducing hunger in their own communities.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services.
1.
At least 36 individuals will be trained in planning and development and
learn by doing.
2.
A community survey will be administered periodically to measure and
monitor the impact of this project.
3.
Actual number of individuals enrolled in food stamp program.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
Rural Mississippi residents who are eligible for food stamp, but are not receiving
them, will become eligible and have an improved knowledge of governmental
regulations governing these types of projects.
E.
Number of Service Recipients
1,500
mutch to chent
OBJECTIVE TWO:
To provide nutrition and food safety information to 10,000 low-income and
elderly residents in the rural Mississippi Delta.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a Result
of MAPEP
1.
Develop an inventory of existing food and nutrition providers of services
to low-income and elderly residents of the Mississippi Delta and create a
volunteer advisory committee of individuals currently involved in
community service.
2.
Identify 30 persons interested in volunteering for this project.
3.
Gather necessary information of nutrition and food safety to be distributed
to communities.
4.
Distribute pertinent information to communities.
5.
Stage one (1) workshop on nutrition and food safety in each of six (6)
counties we serve.
6.
Prepare alist of seniors in each county that are in need of this service and
provide said service to them.
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B.
MAPEP Results
As a result of this objective low-income and senior citizens will become able to
choose nutritional meals and make correct judgements concerning food and its
relationship to their health.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services
1.
At least 30 people will be identified to serve as volunteers for this project,
these individuals will be afforded the necessary training.
2.
The number of individuals canvassed, number of volunteers and continue
listing of program participants, coupled with continue feedback from area
residents should give us good indications on the success of this project.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
1.
Nutritional and food safety information will have been distributed to over
10,000 individuals.
2.
Communities will be educated about health/nutrition issues that effect
their lives. A 60% increase in knowledge to 80% of the population served
on these issues will be reached.
OBJECTIVE THREE
To establish six (6) food pantries in rural Mississippi counties, designed to
provide food to low-income and elderly residents of the Mississippi Delta in need of
nutritional services.
Presently, small, rural communities lack services that provide food and other
health related services to their area.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a Result
of MAPEP
1.
Identify, recruit and train eight (8) volunteers (4 adults and 4 youths) in
each community to develop a strategic plan for the development of food
pantries.
2.
Identify available space for location of project.
3.
Contact major food vendors for possible donation of food.
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4.
Develop and implement a system designed to operate pantry successful.
5.
Implement a fix-up, clean-up campaign for property in question.
6.
Organize, secure and train volunteers to operate project.
7.
Set opening dates for projects in each area.
8.
Involve local businesses, officials and churches in project.
B.
MAPEP Results
Community residents will learn valuable skills in project design, management,
community organizing and planning by creating and establishing their own food
pantry. They will also see the benefits of a self-help project in action.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services
1.
At least 48 individuals will be trained in the areas of planning,
management, organizing, and program implementation.
2.
The establishment of six (6) community based food pantries in rural delta
counties.
3.
A continue accurate record of individuals who use pantries each month
and the keeping of records on donations and volunteerism.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
Food pantries will be located in six (6) delta counties. Pantries will be functional,
safe, secure and serve communities openly and honestly.
OBJECTIVE FOUR
To promote and work with six (6) rural school districts to increase the availability
of and enrollment in school breakfast programs and summer feeding projects.
Presently, due to lack of communication, inadequate staff and apathy, large
numbers of impoverished students are not being afforded the opportunity to participate
in programs designed to help them become better and more productive students.
A.
The Following Represent the Scope of Work to be Completed as a Result
of MAPEP
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1.
Establish working relationship with school districts.
2.
Identify districts to be work with.
3.
Do a survey of families in areas to determine need.
4.
Assist families in filling out necessary forms and applications.
5.
Develop and implement a system of service delivery to clients in each
area.
6.
Recruit and train volunteers.
B.
MAPEP Results
Rural communities will become more enlighten on issues related to free
breakfast programs and summer feeding projects. Residents will also become
more involved in the actual implementation of these programs.
C.
Measuring the Quality of the Product or Impact of the Services
1.
Working relationship will be developed between residents and school
district.
2.
A continue tracking of program participants will give communities the
opportunity to gauge the success of the work.
3.
A community survey will be administered periodically to measure and
monitor use of projects.
D.
MAPEP Standard of Quality or Impact that the Program Hopes to Meet
Low income students will increase their usage of free breakfast projects and
summer feeding program by 25% through more involvement of community
residents, parents and other interested individuals.
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MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC. (MACE)
MACE ANTI-HUNGER PARTNERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT
PROGRAM (MAPEP)
BUDGET NARRATIVE
Corporation
MACE
Share
Share
Total
A. Member Support Costs
Living Allowance
35,751
6,309
42,060
(10 part time participants @
$4,206/ea. X 85% and 15%
respectively)
Fringe Benefits
2,735
483
3,218
FICA @ 7.65% X living allowance
(85% and 15% respectively)
Worker's Compensation
2,503
442
2,945
$42,060 and $8,134 @ 7%
(85% and 15% respectively)
Health Care Policy
5,100
900
6,000
$100 X 10 participants X 6 mos.
(85% and 15% respectively)
TOTAL MEMBER SUPPORT COST
46,089
8,134
54,223
B. Other Member Support Costs
Training & Education
1,875
625
2,500
2 meetings with host agencies
@ $1,250 ea. (includes materials,
supplies and facilitator) X 75% and 25%
respectively
2 local conferences @ $2,500 ea
3,750
1,250
5,000
(1 orientation and one local conference
each for participants (75% and 25%
respectively)
Uniforms
$100.00/participants
750
250
1,000
(75% and 25% respectively)
Other (Program Suppplies)
750
250
1,000
An average of $100.00/participants
X 10 X 75% and 25% respectively
TOTAL OTHER MEMBER
SUPPORT COSTS
7.125
2,375
9,500
C. Staff
Program Coordinator ($12,500)
9,375
3,125
12,500
X 75% and 25% respectively
Clerical Support (20000 X 50%
-
5,000
5,000
X6 mos) MACE In-Kind
Fringe Benefits
FICA @ 7.65% X 17500
717
622
1,339
Unemp. @ 5.4% first 7,000 X 2
284
375
659
Ins. @ 350/mo. X 6x2 X 50%
1,575
1,575
3,150
Worker's Comp 17500/100x.49
46
40
86
Total Fringe Benefits
(75% and 25% respectively)
TOTAL STAFF
11,997
10.737
22.734
D.
Operational
Travel
1,600
400
2,000
Travel for program support meetings
estimated mileage - 8000 miles
@ .25/mi. X 80% and 20%
respectively
Corporation Sponsored Meeting
750
-
750
Transportation
1,440
360
1,800
Local travel - 1200mi./mo.
X .25 X 6 mos. X 80% and 20%
respectively
Office Supplies
768
192
960
$50/mo. X 6 X 2 X 80% and 20%
Equipment
3,500
3,500
Two computers and two printers (in-kind)
Others
Occupancy
Central - 300/mo. X 6 mos.
1,350
450
1,800
(75% and 25% respectively)
Sites - 6 @ 100/mo. X 6 mos.
2,700
900
3,600
(75% & 25% respectively)
Communication (telephone & fax)
675
225
900
@ $150/mo.x x mos.
(75% and 25% respectively)
Printing/copying @ $300/mo.
1,350
450
1,800
X 6 mos. (75% & 25% respectively)
-
-
-
TOTAL OPERATIONAL
10.633
6.477
17.110
E. Evaluation
Director of Field Services
($13750 @ 25%) X 75% and
2,531
844
3,375
25% respectively
Fringe Benefits
Fica @ 7.65% X $3,375
194
64
258
@ 75% and 25% respectively
Unemployment @ 5.4% X $3,375
137
5
142
X 75% and 25% respectively
Worker's Compensation $3,375/100
12
5
17
x.49 @ 75% and 25% respectively
Insurance - $350/mo. x6 mos. @ 25%
394
131
X 75% and 25% respectively
Total Evaluation
3,268
908
4,176
TOTALS (A-E)
79,112
28.631
107.743
F. Administration
(0.0526 X $106993)
4,161
1,506
5,667
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
(Items A-F)
83.273
30,137
113.410
Please attach the
operating site budget
narreave to this name.
OPERATING SITE BUDGET FORM
Legal Applicant/Parent Organization
Mississippi Action For Community Education, Inc.
MACE ANTI-HUNGER PARTNERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
Program Name
Site Location (City, State, Zip)
119 S. THEOBALD STREET, GREENVILLE, MS 38701
ITEM A: MEMBER SUPPORT COSTS
LIVING ALLOWANCE TYPE
Number of
Corporation
Grantee
Total
Members
Share
Share
Program
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
1 Year FT 1700
1 Year PT 900
10
35,751
6,309
42,060
2 Year PT 450
Subtotal
(7.65%) FICA
2,735
483
3,218
Workers Compensation
2,503
442
2,945
Health Care*
5,100
900
6,000
AmenCorps Participant Health Care Policy
($1200 per eligible participant)
Subtotal A
46,089
+
8,134
=
54,223
%
%
100%
+
-
(me asi)
(ma 180
ITEM B: OTHER MEMBER COSTS
Training and Education
1,875
625
2,500
Uniforms
750
250
1,000
(please specify in budget narrative) Other
4,500
1,500
6,000
Subtotal
7,125
+
2,375
3
9,500
ITEM C: STAFF
Salaries
9,375
3,125
12,500
Benefits
2,622
2,612
5,234
Training
(please specify in budget narrative) Other
5,000
5,000
Subtotal
11,997
+
10,737
-
22,734
I Except for health care. federal funds cannot be used as a match in Sec.A
.
For programs with $ existing policy that mests minimum benefits.
OPERATING SITE BUDGET FORM
- For programs utilizing the AmeriCorps Participant Health Care Policy.
30450001
ITEM D: OPERATING COSTS
Travel
1,600
400
2,000
1995 AMERICORPS DIRECT RENEWAL APPLICATION
Corporation-sponsored meeting
$750
Supplies
768
192
960
Transportation
1,440
360
1,800
(no greater than 10% of A through E) Equipment
3,500
3,500
(please specify in Budget Narrative) Other
6,075
2,025
8,100
Subtotal
10,633
+
6,477
-
17,110
ITEM E: INTERNAL EVALUATION
3,268
908
4,176
ITEM F: ADMINISTRATION
4,161
1,506
5,677
To arrive at the Corporation's maximum share of 5% multiply the total of
Items A through E 5 the Corporation Share column by 0526.
ITEM G: TOTAL PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
37,184
22,003
59,187
(B-F)
IITEM H: TOTAL OPERATING SITE BUDGET (A+G)
83,273
30,137
113,410
Items below are not part of the grantee budget and should not be included is totals that are transferred to the title page.
ITEM I: CHILD CARE
Estimated #
Grantee
of Children
Share (if applicable)
OPERATING SITE BUDGET FORM
ITEM J: EDUCATION AWARDS
Number of Members
Amount per Member
Total
Full-Time Members
X $4725 =
Part-Time Members
X $2383 =
30450001