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(7)(i)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
Meeting Date:
11/15/2023
Award Commissioners' Community Grant to the Front Door Social & Charity Club (FDSCC)
Submitted For:
Dedrick Johnson
Submitted By:
Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin
Department:
Mayor's Office

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and approve the award of a Commissioners Community Grant to the Front Door Social and Charity Club (FDSCC) on behalf of Mayor Pro Tem Bowie. 

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The FDSCC has faithfully served Galveston County residents since 1987.  While they serve all of Galveston County, 80% of their support has been dedicated to the residents and students of Texas City.  FDSCC exists to provide scholarships and charitable assistance to the less fortunate (i.e. Senior Citizen’s Monthly Electricity Program, youth sports teams, school and hygiene supplies, LMHS band, cheerleaders, football team support, etc.).   FDSCC raises funds for its charitable endeavors and scholarships with various annual fundraisers.  Covid-19 drastically impacted their fundraising capabilities.  Their biggest annual expenditure is the Christmas food and toy drive.  Each year FDSCC provides boxes of food and turkeys, gift cards, and a limited number of bikes.  This year the Club hopes to bless 100 families with food (instead of 50).  Additionally, they want to initiate a Christmas blessing for older children with haircuts, hair salon visits, and gift cards.  This year the FDSCC is collaborating with the owners of ENDS to provide a Santa Claus, toys, games, and 100 bikes.  The Texas City Commissioners Community Grant would be a blessing to Texas City as well as the FDSCC. 

 

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Mayor and the Director of Community Development and Grants Administration that the Commission approve the award of this grant.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:
Y
Amount Requested:
$4,000
Source of Funds:
Commission Community Grant Fund
Account #:
220101-54901-00013

Fiscal Impact:

The award of the grant will leave $1,000 for FY' 24 in Mayor Pro Tem Bowie's account.

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