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COMTREA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR HOMELESS AND REHOUSING

Contact:  Jan H. Freeman, Executive Vice President

                636-296-6206 x 345

                jfreeman@comtrea.org  
 
 

For Immediate Release… 
 

COMTREA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR HOMELESS AND REHOUSING 
 

Community Treatment, Inc. (COMTREA) submitted a grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a collaborative effort to resolve the issue of insufficient housing for individuals and households in Jefferson County, Missouri.    This two-year grant was developed in conjunction with David Kennedy, Steve Stohl, Chuck Banks and the Jefferson County Commission.  The grant was approved for $489,544 and will be coordinated with other social service agencies under the leadership of COMTREA.   

The project will serve individuals and families who meet criteria where no other appropriate housing options have been identified and the financial resources and supports needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in existing housing are lacking.  Criteria will include mental health and substance abuse issues, victims of domestic violence, leaving transitional housing programs, sleeping in an emergency shelter, living on the streets, sudden and significant loss of income, or significant increases in utility costs.  

COMTREA will hire a Case Manager to coordinate the social services necessary to provide these housing solutions for residents of Jefferson County. The program is scheduled to begin January 1, 2010. 
 

Free Financial Management Classes

Free Financial Management Classes at 7 locations around Jefferson County this Fall.

 

University of Missouri Extension is partnering with Jefferson College to offer financial management classes around Jefferson County this fall.  

Classes will cover a variety of financial topics; they will be free and open to the public.  Pre-registration required.  To register, please call Jefferson College Continuing Education at 636.797.3000 Ext. 144.

September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes

  Jefferson County Community Forum

  September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes 

Date: September 21, 2009 

Attending:

Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson

Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association

Gwyn Harvey, St. Anthony’s  Medical Center

Cynthia Peirick, First Steps

Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1

Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto

Robin Scott, Join-N

Steve Miskovic, Memory Care Home Solutions 

Next: Meeting: October 19, 2009

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex 

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: August 2009 minutes approved. 

Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com 

Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz had a handout distributed regarding IEP training.  The training will be held on 10-5-09 at the Disability Resource Association in Crystal City.  Contact Nancy Pope at 636-931-7696. 

Children’s Division, Samantha Richards stated that there will be a Meth Awareness Day Conference on October 21, 2009.  The fee is $20.00.  Contact Melissa Logsdon at Jefferson County Health Department to register, or contact Samantha for information at 636-797-9708. 

St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey stated distributed the September 2009 thru November 2009 Your Healthy Today publication.  In the publication the now events section.  She stated that there is a Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting on September 24, 2009.  She stated that there is a Amputee Support Group on October 12, 2009.  If you have any questions contact Gwyn at 314-525-3419. 

First Steps, Cynthia Peirick distributed a packet of information regarding referrals to the First Steps Program.  To make a referral you can call 866-583-2392 or 636-584-7279.  If you have any questions you can call Cynthia at 636-584-7279. 

Jefferson County Library-Arnold, Meredith McCarthy distributed flyers regarding What’s happening at your library.  What’s happening at your library?, flyer is events happening at the Arnold Branch.  Calendar of events can be located at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org.  She also distributed flyer for Active County Entrepreneurs Program.  It is a mentoring program for small business owners in Jefferson County.  Contact Melissa McAlpine at 636-797-5391 for more information. 

Join-N, Robin Scott distributed flyers regarding the Community Resource Directory that has been updated and the Resource Index Matrix that will be published soon.  www.jeffersoncountyonline.org  

Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter.  http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com.  She stated that the Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday from 8-12 at 1004 Rock Rd, Desoto until October 31.  She stated that there is a Healthy Lunch and Learn class on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month.  The cost is $7.00 per person and you must register.  She stated that there is a Yoga Class every Wednesday at 1004 Rock Rd.  The cost is $20.00 for 6 weeks.  She stated that there is a Zumba class every Tuesday at 5pm at the Early Childhood Center in Desoto.  She stated that the cost is $32.00 for 6 weeks.  Contact Debbie at 636-586-4570. 

Memory Care Home Solutions, Steve Miskovic stated that his agency provides care giver training for patients with memory loss.  They will also provide follow up care with the care giver for one year.  Contact Steve at 314-645-6247 for more information. 

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards