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Report on Funding Allocation to Community Agencies Supporting Sustainable Development Goals

This report outlines the distribution of funds to various community agencies providing essential services that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The focus is on promoting health, well-being, quality education, reduced inequalities, and sustainable communities.

1. Child Welfare and Support Services

1. ABC House: Received $10,000 for comprehensive child abuse assessment and support services, contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
2. Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis: Allocated $25,000 to provide year-round support and care for foster youth, supporting SDG 3 and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
3. CASA – Voices for Children: Funded with $10,000 for staff support and operations for volunteer advocacy, enhancing SDG 16.
4. Old Mill Center for Children and Families: Granted $10,000 for early childhood and family support services for high-risk families, advancing SDG 3 and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

2. Housing and Community Development

1. Benton Habitat for Humanity: Received $6,000 for the Home Repair Assistance Program, promoting SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
2. Vina Moses: Allocated $10,000 for material support to low-income and homeless families, supporting SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 10.
3. Unity Shelter: Funded with $20,000 for operational support for the Hygiene Center, contributing to SDG 3 and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

3. Food Security and Nutrition

1. Community Outreach Inc.:
   • $10,000 for staffing and support for food services program, including emergency food boxes.
   • $29,000 for medical, behavioral health, and dental services for under- and uninsured individuals.
   • $10,000 for scholarships for children attending Mari’s Place, a childcare center for low-income and homeless families.

   These initiatives support SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3.

2. Corvallis Environmental Center: Received $8,000 for food distribution to food-insecure families, advancing SDG 2.
3. South Corvallis Food Bank: Allocated $23,000 to purchase essential items to restock the food pantry, supporting SDG 2.
4. Stone Soup: Funded with $18,000 to provide daily hot meals for anyone in Corvallis, promoting SDG 2 and SDG 3.

4. Education and Childcare Support

1. Corvallis Public Schools Foundation: Granted $10,000 for a family support program assisting low-income and homeless families, contributing to SDG 4 and SDG 10.
2. Family Connections (via Linn-Benton Community College): Received $1,000 for training and support for home-based childcare programs, supporting SDG 4.
3. Philomath Youth Activities Club: Allocated $2,000 for the Fun in the Sun summer childcare program, advancing SDG 4.
4. Southside Youth Outreach Inc.: Funded with $10,000 to support after school and summer school programs, promoting SDG 4 and SDG 10.

5. Health and Senior Services

1. Oregon Cascades West Senior Services Foundation:
   • $5,000 for Meals on Wheels home food delivery to older adults and individuals with disabilities.
   • $5,000 for Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance for Medicare counseling and education.

   These services support SDG 3 and SDG 10.

6. Financial Assistance and Community Support

1. Corvallis-Benton County Council of Religious Organizations (We Care): Received $10,000 for financial assistance to low-income community members, supporting SDG 1 and SDG 10.

Summary

The funding provided to these agencies directly supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including:

• SDG 1: No Poverty
• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

These investments foster a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable community by addressing critical social needs and promoting inclusive development.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed in the Article

1. SDG 1: No Poverty
   • Financial assistance to low-income community members
   • Material support to low-income and homeless families
   • Support for food services and food banks
2. SDG 2: Zero Hunger
   • Food distribution to food-insecure families
   • Emergency food boxes and food pantry restocking
   • Daily hot meals for anyone in Corvallis
3. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • Medical, behavioral health, and dental services for under- and uninsured individuals
   • Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance
   • Meals on Wheels for older adults and individuals with disabilities
4. SDG 4: Quality Education
   • Year-round support and care for foster youth
   • Training and support for home-based childcare programs
   • After school and summer school programs
   • Childcare scholarships for low-income and homeless families
5. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
   • Support and advocacy for vulnerable children and families
   • Comprehensive child abuse assessment and support services
   • Volunteer advocacy for children
6. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • Home Repair Assistance Program
   • Operational support for Hygiene Center

2. Specific Targets Under the Identified SDGs

1. SDG 1: No Poverty
   • Target 1.2: Reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children living in poverty in all its dimensions
   • Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all
2. SDG 2: Zero Hunger
   • Target 2.1: End hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious and sufficient food
   • Target 2.2: End all forms of malnutrition
3. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection and access to quality essential health-care services
   • Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health
4. SDG 4: Quality Education
   • Target 4.2: Ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education
   • Target 4.5: Eliminate gender disparities and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training
5. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
   • Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all
   • Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome
6. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • Target 11.1: Ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services
   • Target 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article

1. SDG 1 Indicators
   • Proportion of population living below the national poverty line
   • Coverage of social protection systems
   • Number of low-income and homeless families receiving financial or material support
2. SDG 2 Indicators
   • Prevalence of undernourishment and food insecurity
   • Number of food-insecure families served by food distribution programs
   • Quantity of food provided through food banks and emergency food boxes
3. SDG 3 Indicators
   • Number of under- and uninsured individuals receiving medical, behavioral health, and dental services
   • Number of older adults receiving Meals on Wheels
   • Number of individuals receiving Medicare counseling and education
4. SDG 4 Indicators
   • Number of children in foster care receiving year-round support
   • Number of children receiving childcare scholarships
   • Number of home-based childcare programs supported
   • Participation rates in after school and summer school programs
5. SDG 10 Indicators
   • Number of children receiving child abuse assessment and support services
   • Number of volunteer advocates supported
   • Number of vulnerable families receiving advocacy and support
6. SDG 11 Indicators
   • Number of homes repaired through assistance programs
   • Operational status and usage rates of Hygiene Center

4. Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: corvallisoregon.gov