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Bank of America Honors Serving People In Need ( SPIN ) With National Recognition And A $ 200,000 Grant
FUND WILL ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE OC SEEKING HOUSING , JOBS , HEATH CARE , AND A SECOND CHANCE
BY BRUCE COOK
Serving People in Need ( SPIN ) has been named as a 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders ® awardee . The
nonprofit was selected for their work in the Orange County community to address issues fundamental to economic mobility , specifically food insecurity and homelessness .
As an awardee , the organization receives a $ 200,000 grant , a year of leadership development for the executive director and an emerging leader , a network of peer organizations across the U . S ., and the opportunity to access capital to expand their impact .
“ As we consider many of the challenges that our community is facing – from the health and humanitarian crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic – the Neighborhood Builders program is a relevant and timely initiative to support the communities we serve ,” said Allen Staff , Orange County market president for Bank of America . “ Basic needs must be met to achieve economic mobility . This program enables partners Serving People in Need to plan strategically for growth and long-term sustainability , and we look forward to seeing how this investment helps these nonprofits make even greater strides to address food insecurity and homelessness .”
With a 98 % efficacy rate in keeping the people they serve in their homes , Serving People in Need will enhance its ability to support the growing need for Guided Assistance to Permanent Placement services including providing housing assistance , financial resources and support services to families who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic . SPIN has seen a 120 % increase in requests for rental assistance and a 40 % increase in requests for move-in costs for housing from homeless families with children . Funds will be used to help these families secure or maintain housing , assist with ongoing rent and utilities , and connect them with community resources to help them continue to maintain housing stability .
“ SPIN is honored and so very pleased to have been selected as a recipient of the Bank of America 2020 Neighborhood Builders Award ,” said Jean Wegener , SPIN CEO . “ SPIN will be able to assist more families impacted by COVID-19 who are facing numerous challenges – maintaining housing , finding new employment and childcare – through diversion , prevention , rental assistance and housing . We look forward to strengthening our leadership skills within our organization .”
Serving People In Need staff Sandra Lopez , Natalie Estrada , Andreanna Solis , Ladeshia Goubert
SPIN Executive Director Jean Wegener and Director of Marketing and Events Kim Frazier
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