Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award from the Moody Foundation for a Social Services/Family Well-Being Grant in the amount of EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($80,000.00) as prepared, written, and submitted by the CAA grant writer in collaboration with CAA management for the funds to establish a diaper resource center program for diaper and hygiene supplies for those in need in the Laredo/Webb County area; and, designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no cash match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund.  All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.  [Requested by Guillermo Walls, CAA Director]

Issue: During harsh times, impoverished Webb County families are being left further behind economically as the high cost of diapers exacerbates and worsens the lack of affordable day care in the local community by adding yet another barrier to working families’ ability to climb out of poverty.

Solution: Accept grant award from Moody Foundation will allow expanded capacity for the Community Action Agency for the establishment of a diaper resource center for extremely low-income Webb County families.

Result: Community Action Agency (CAA) will be able to provide additional services to the struggling individuals of Webb County.

A pre-application was submitted on January 30, 2025to the Moody Foundation with 3 potential projects. The Moody Foundation chose this proposed project to move along to a full application for their board’s funding consideration.   

The court authorized the submission of this application on 3/24/2025.