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(8)(e)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
Meeting Date:
09/20/2023
Title:
Award Commissioners' Community Grant to Baby Stewart Foundation
Submitted For:
Dedrick Johnson
Submitted By:
Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin
Department:
Mayor's Office

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and approve award of Community Grant to Baby Stewart Foundation, on behalf of Commissioner Knoxson, in the amount of $5,000 to assist the organization in providing hygiene items, clothing, and household essentials to Texas City families in need.  Funds will also be used for venue expenses.  

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The Baby Stewart Foundation was founded by Ashley Gooden-Stewart in August 2015, shortly after the death of her 3 1/2-month-old son CJ Stewart. BSF’s mission is to provide working class families and individuals in need of baby necessities, hygiene products, clothing, car seat safety, and bereavement support at no cost.  Grant funded services are to be provided in Texas City.

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of Mayor Johnson and the Director of Community Development & Grants Administration that the grant be awarded.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:
Y
Amount Requested:
$5,000
Source of Funds:
Commission Community Grant Fund
Account #:
220101-54901-0015

Fiscal Impact:

The award of this grant will exhaust Commissioner Knoxson's FY'23 fund amount.

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