Presentations
PRC Meeting
March 2, 2023
Presentations
Item 1
Update on Fiscal Year 2022-
2023 City Work Program Item
Senior Strategy
Cupertino, CA
Status Update
March 2023
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PRC Meeting
March 2, 2023
Presentations
Item 3
Review Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Community Funding Grant
Applications.
FY 2023-2024 Community Funding
Grant Applications
March 2, 2023
Summary
•12 applications received
New Applicants Returning Applicants
•AINAK
•Asian American Parents
Association
•No Time to Waste
•God’s Promise
•Cupertino Symphonic Band
•Omniware Networks
•STEM Boost Corporation
•Valkyrie Robotics
•Monta Vista High School
Speech Boosters Inc
•West Valley Community
Services
•Rotary Club of Cupertino
•WomenSV
•Order
•Grant Applicants
•Commissioner Clarifying Questions
Process
AINAK
•New Applicant
•AINAK -Eye Exams & Eyeglasses
•Requesting $2,500 –Tier 2
•Cupertino Residents Served –20
•Eligible
Asian American
Parents
Association
(AAPA)
•New Applicant
•2024 Cupertino Multicultural Fair
•Requesting $3,000 –Tier 2
•Cupertino Residents Served –
300
•Eligible
No Time to
Waste
•New Applicant
•7/250 Feed the Need
•Requesting $5,000 –Tier 3
•Cupertino Residents Served –
10,560
•Eligible
God’s Promise
•New Applicant
•Turn Food Waste into Garden
Soil
•Requesting $20,000 –Tier 4
•Cupertino Residents Served –
58,622
•Eligible
Cupertino
Symphonic
Band
•Returning Applicant
•Band Equipment
•Requesting $4,000 –Tier 2
•Cupertino Residents Served –
500
•Eligible
Omniware
Networks
•Returning Applicant
•Mental Health Program
•Requesting $4,000 –Tier 2
•Cupertino Residents Served –60
•Eligible
STEMBoost
Corporation
•Returning Applicant
•Elementary Science Olympiad
Fun Day/Night
•Requesting $4,000 –Tier 2
•Cupertino Residents Served –
500
•Eligible
Valkyrie
Robotics
•Returning Applicant
•Valkyrie Robotics Program
•Requesting $4,000 –Tier 2
•Cupertino Residents Served –15
•Eligible
Monta Vista
High School
Speech Boosters
•Returning Applicant
•Monta Vista Speech Program
•Requesting $10,000 –Tier 4
•Cupertino Residents Served –
16,804
•Eligible
West Valley
Community
Services
•Returning Applicant
•Gift of Hope 2023
•Requesting $10,000 –Tier 4
•Cupertino Residents Served –
350
•Eligible
Rotary Club of
Cupertino
•Returning Applicant
•Silicon Valley Fall Festival
•Requesting $12,000 –Tier 4
•Cupertino Residents Served –
500
•Eligible
WomenSV
•Returning Applicant
•Curriculum Development
Project
•Requesting $20,000 –Tier 4
•Cupertino Residents Served –10
•Eligible
Thank you to the organizations!
AINAK
G R A N T P R O P O S A L
E M P O W E R I N G T H E
U N D E R P R I V I L E G E D
W I T H 2 0 /2 0 V I S I O N
F R E E O F C O S T
A B O U T U S
AINAK was launched in
2020 as a Bay Area-based
nonprofit organization
focused on helping under-
resourced individuals of all
ages in California receive
free of cost vision-care
and thereby have an
improved quality of life.
A I N A K G R A N T P R O P O S A L P A G E 0 2
No child should be left behind in the
classroom due to an inability to afford proper
eye care.
A 20/20 vision can help a child succeed in
school and gain the confidence to thrive in
life.
O U R M I S S I O N
A I N A K G R A N T P R O P O S A L P A G E 0 3
Poonam was inspired to start AINAK during her time volunteering at a local school
in an underserved community. She noticed that there were a few disengaged
children in the back of the classroom. When asked why they were not
participating, they said that they could not see what was being taught. When
these students were moved to the front of the classroom, their involvement
improved.
H I S T O R Y
A I N A K G R A N T P R O P O S A L P A G E 0 4
Poonam saw the problem and took
action by creating AINAK to
provide access to free eye care for
these communities.
In the US, about
1 in 4 preschool
children have an
undiagnosed or
untreated vision
problem.
Good vision is
important for a child’s
overall learning and
development.
Highlighting the
importance of
starting regular eye
exams for young
children.
The CDC reports
that 62 million
people in America
lack access to
vision care.
250,000 school
children in
California alone do
not have access to
eye-care.
T H E N E E D
A I N A K G R A N T P R O P O S A L P A G E 0 5
Provide free eye exams and prescription
eyeglasses to the underprivileged
Identify individuals, schools, and communities
that qualify for our services and link them with
our optometrist partners to receive services
Partner with local nonprofit organizations who
help identify and refer patrons eligible for our
services
S E R V I C E S W E P R O V I D E
A I N A K G R A N T P R O P O S A L P A G E 0 5
U N D E R $5 0 K A N N U A L I N C O M E
A G E S 4 Y E A R S A N D O V E R
W I T H N O V I S I O N I N S U R A N C E C O V E R A G E
T O I N D I V I D U A L S :
F U T U R E
G O A L S
A I N A K G R A N T P R O P O S A L P A G E 0 7
Increase outreach within Bay Area
Expand into more schools in California
Expand into farming communities
Partner with additional
optometrists/optical shops
Continue our expansion into
Southern California
Establish AINAK Chapters in
other parts of the US
donate@myainak.org www.myainak.org (408) 621-5419 Tax ID 81-0860783
H O W Y O U R G R A N T W I L L H E L P U S
A I N A K G R A N T P R O P O S A L P A G E 0 8
Outreach to more schools and
individuals in need
Add contact lens options as part of our
services
Provide progressive eyeglasses for
senior patrons
Cupertino Community Funding Grant Program
March 2, 2023
•Originally founded by Cupertino High alumni
in 1989. Open to all wind and percussion players,
with members from many south bay cities.
•44 active members, from diverse backgrounds –
teachers, engineers, designers, nurses, students,
writers, and retirees.
•All volunteer members, board, and elected officers.
Conductor is a school performing arts teacher.
•Free concert performances throughout the year,
and a July 4th parade.
•Non-profit, funded by member dues and donations.
2022 Summer Concert,
Memorial Park Amphitheater
Our story:
Morgan Hill July 4th Parade
Funding request for
the following:
18 music stands + storage cart
Conductor podium
New sheet music
Percussion equipment
CSB lost our pre-pandemic (rented) rehearsal facility at
Cupertino Middle School, where we had shared usage of
music stands, percussion equipment, bass drum, marimbas,
xylophones, timpani, etc. with the CMS band.
Secured new rehearsal site at West Valley Elementary (CUSD)
in September 2022.
$1,300
$650
$800
$1,250
Free performances throughout the year
•Fall, Winter Holiday, Children’s, Spring concerts at Quinlan,
Cupertino Earth Day, Cupertino Summer Concert Series,
Veteran’s & Memorial Day services in Santa Clara, and more.
Upcoming Performances
•March 12, Children’s Concert, Quinlan, 3 p.m.
•April 22, Earth Day, Cupertino Library Field, 11 a.m.
•May 21, Spring Concert, Sunnyvale Community Center
Ballroom, 3 p.m.
•June 15, Summer Concert Series, Memorial Park
Amphitheater, 6:30 p.m.
Upcoming concert and instrument demo with
West Valley Elementary School students, March 13.
Annual 4th of July Parade participant in Morgan Hill
Come hear us play!
2020 Virtual Performance
CupertinoSymphonicBand.org
To enhance community well-
being, foster a sustainable and
inclusive culture
2023 Focus:
1.Art education for children
2.Mental and social well-being of
seniors and low-income
community
3.Social justice & inclusiveness
Omniware Networks -A 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization With Passion & Track Record
Mission &
2023 Focus
Well aligned with
City of Cupertino’s
Mission and Value
Founded and managed by women and
people of color;
Experienced, passionate and dedicated
(all volunteers, no one is paid) since 2007
All funding used for programs/projects to
benefit the communities
Dedication
Proven Impacts To
Communities
Gold Seal of Transparency
from Guidestar
Our project featured by Santa
Clara County press release
Deeply rooted in communities
we aim to serve
Track Record
-Limited means, physical
and mobility limits
-Mental health issues:
loneliness, anxiety, feeling of
being isolated, lack of sense
of social belonging
-25-30% seniors, as high as
60% low-income seniors
have reported mental health
issues since 2020 (source:
CDC)
-Most existing services focus
on physical and material
assistance
Project: Improve mental well-being of low-income seniors
Why What
JoyGloom
HealingWeake
ning
Connect
ions
Isolation
Belong
ing
Exclusion
-Multi-generation
recreational activities
and outing interwoven
with social / cultural
attributes*
-Adeptive to various
level of abilities and
comfort
-Understanding and
using their languages
-Foster long-term
active connections
-Fill in the gap of
community needs
*Recommended by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Our Experience To Support Low-Income Seniors Mental Health
-We are experienced in serving low-income seniors and received very positive community feedback
Grant + Self-Funded Match: Every Penny To Serve Cupertino Community
Our commitment with self-funded matching
and ‘0’ staffing cost
Cupertino
community fund
Omniware Self-
Fund Note
a) Staffing cost 0 We are all volunteers (no one is paid)
b) Materials/Equipment $900
60 people at $15/person for the full year (ie lawn bowling, elder care
supplies, handouts/resources)
c) Entertainment $500 about $8/person (such as cultural music, dance, festive gathering)
d) Room/Venue Rental $800
e) Other Professional Services $1,800 $1,000
elder care specialists, mental health counseling, language support,
local transportation services
f) In-kind donation $0 $1,000
Subtotal $4,000 $2,000
Total $6,000
We use every penny to serve Cupertino
Community
Last Year’s Project Tripled Our Expectations Of Community Impacts
Activities
Events
3 Different
activities
Activity
Participants /
Audience
More than
3000
Positive
Community
Feedback
By various
parties
Jul -Aug 2022
Exhibition
Feb -Mar 2023
Exhibition
Mar 6, 2023
Youth Artists
Reception
Promoting Elementary
Science Learning Though
Science Olympiad
STEMBoost
March 2, 2023
STEMBOOST IS A 501(C) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN
2017
EDUCATE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN STEM
FIELD
Science Olympiad is a great
platform for STEM learning
Founded in 1984, Science
Olympiad is the premier
team STEM competition in
the nation with 6,000 teams
in all 50 states.
23 events in Division B (grade 6-9):
Life, Personal & Social Science
Earth and Space Science
Physical Science & Chemistry
Technology & Engineering
Inquiry & Nature of Science
Flight
2022 2nd
2021 1st
2020 canceled
2019 1st
2018 4th
We mentored Division B National
Champion Team
Kennedy Middle School
STEMBoost SO Invitational
23 64 8 >900
Schools Teams States Contestants
Fourth
2023
Third
2022
29 67 6 >1000
Schools Teams States Contestants
Division B 6-9th Grade
We have a strong instructor team
Division B National Champion Team Member and Alumni
Elementary Science Olympiad
Division A Grade K-6
Competitive tournament:
Los Angeles, California
Florida
Michigan (Macomb County)
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Bay Area Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament at Fremont
(participating schools: Elementary schools in Fremont area)
Event categories:
Science Processes and
Thinking Skills
Science Concepts and
Knowledge
Science Application and
Technology
Elementary Science Olympiad
“Kids learn science by doing science!”
Funds needed for material
Elementary Science Olympiad In-A-Box
Material to run 10 signature Science
Olympiad events
Serves 20 students for 30 to 60 minutes
per event
Events: Aerodynamics, Bottle Music,
Don’t Bug Me, Gummi Bear Long Jump,
Metric Mastery, Monster Match,
Operation Egg Drop, Rock Hound, Straw
Tower and Write It Do It.
$379/box
Social room up to 80 people, $60/hour
on weekends for non-profit
Funds needed for facility rental
Up to 50 people, $39/hour on weekends
for non-profit
Creekside park buildingQuinlan Community center
Tentative Plan
8 Fun day events in summer of 2023:
5 hours/event
5 activities/event
40 students/event
Estimated Total budget:
($200+$400)/event x 8 events = $4800
Material: 1 X $400/box=$400
Facility Rental: 5 x $40/hr=$200
WHO OUR PROGRAM WILL BENIFIT
8 events X 40 students/event = 320 students
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!
Valkyrie Robotics
March 2nd, 2023
About Valkyrie
●Educational non-profit 501(c)3, founded in 2016 by students at Monta Vista High School
●Provides various extracurricular programs in STEM to students in Santa Clara County
○FIRST Robotics Competition #299 (High-school robotics)
○FTC #15332, VRC #22999, CMS Robotics Club (Middle-school robotics)
○Valkyrie Advance (Summer camps)
○Tutoring & College preparatory classes
●Small organization, depends on local support
○Six dedicated volunteer staff-members, zero permanent paid employees
○Gross receipts of $60-70,000 per year
Valkyrie Advance
●Low-cost summer engineering bootcamp for students aged 12-14
○1-to-2 week courses on mechanical design, programming, electronics, &c
○Students work in teams to build a robot to solve a challenge
●Operations suspended due to COVID-19; looking to resurrect program this year
○Earned-income revenue previously exceeded $10,000
■Funds charitable programs and covers operational expenses
○Goal of hosting at least three weeks of camps, 15 students each
●Financial support needed to acquire tools and components to host the camp
○25% of the total expenses
○100% of grant will go directly to students
○All scholarships offered will be dedicated to Cupertino students
Valkyrie Advance
●Previous editions of the camp were markedly successful
○Best of 2019 on ActivityHero
○Top-10 finalist in the 2019 ActivityHero Grant Contest
●Earned-income proceeds have been vital in operating in an increasingly difficult market
●Testimonials:
Breakdown of Costs & Expenses
Breakdown of Costs & Expenses
Rotary Club of Cupertino
Cupertino Rotary Founded in 1955, the same year as
the City.
Over 200 members from businesses, non-profits and
government.
Does over 60 community and educational projects
locally, every year.
Most projects are hands-on as well as Club funded.
Silicon Valley Fall Festival
Started In 1982 as an Oktoberfest.
Changed to Golden Jubilee in 2005.
Now a family oriented fun and educational community
festival.
Last year continued partnership with the Boy Scouts
who staffed over 20 youth oriented booths.
Why Community Grant Funding
Unique, direct City benefits, including:
Health and Safety Fair including 10+ booths
provided free to the City of Cupertino (replaced
previous stand-alone fair).
10-25 “Environmental Partner” booths provided
with no charge. Complements the City’s April
Earth Day event. Was not able to do this last year.
10 free booths to the Cupertino Library
Foundation’s Teen Commission.
Parks and Rec
Hazardous
WasteEnvironmental
Services
County Fire
CERT
SheriffEarthquake warning
CARES
100% of the event funds
go to local charitable
causes.
Match with Guiding Principles
#2 Improve Public Health and Safety -Health and
Safety Fair
# 8 Embrace Diversity-Cultural booths and
multicultural entertainment
#9 Support Education-CUSD and FUHSD
partnerships, Library Booths
#10 Preserve the Environment –Environmental Fair
The Work of WomenSV
By Ruth Darlene, M.A.
Executive Director, WomenSV
WomenSV –Empowering women who have suffered from
involvement with a powerful, sophisticated abuser.
info@womensv.org | 833-966-3678 | www.womensv.org
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission:to empower survivors,
train providers and educate the
community to break the cycle of
covert abuse and coercive control in
intimate partner relationships.
Our vision:a world in which every
woman and child can exercise their
fundamental human right to live in
peace, safety and freedom in their
own home.
Our Services
●Trainings for Providers
●Public Presentations/Media Interviews/Column
●Direct Client Support
Abuse crosses all economic, gender, cultural and racial lines…
Affluent abusers have the power, money, influence, and technical
expertise to make it hard for a woman to:
●Leave safely and stay safe
●Keep custody of her children
●Avoid crippling debt, bankruptcy, poverty, homelessness
Power and control dynamics are similar across all income levels but…
More money + more power = more resources to exercise that power and control
Higher social status, public image and credentials make it easier to hide a darker
side
What Does an Abuse Survivor/Victim Look Like?
Yeardley Love Carmen Daou
Rhianna Leslie Morgan Steiner
Laci Peterson
Neha Rastogi Evan Rachel Wood
Senator Susan Rubio
Diane Craig
Gabby Petito
More subtle forms of abuse include...
Phase 1 curriculum: understanding and surviving coercive control
Sample topics:
*Healthy unhealthy, abusive relationships,
*Definition of Coercive control
*Portrait of a survivor
*Portrait of a covert abuser
*Attack/Defense Wheel
*Safety planning
Phase 2 curriculum –addressing the impact of coercive control post-
separation
Sample topics:
•Developing the woman warrior mindset
•Safety planning in court
•Turning abuse into a narrative for providers
•The culture and vocabulary of family court
Phase 3 curriculum –overcoming coercive control and learning to
thrive
Sample topics:
•Moving towards recovery and reconnection with the world
•The politics of oppression and social justice
•Identifying early warning signs of controlling behavior in new
relationships
•Discovering your core values
•Learning to set boundaries
WomenSV is looking forward to collaborating with all of you as we
work together to protect the right of every woman and child to be
free and safe in their own home!
Thank you!
www.womensv.org
Phone: 833-WOMENSV or 833-966-3678
info@womensv.org
833-WOMENSV/833-966-3678
PRC Meeting
March 2, 2023
Presentations
Item 4
Review Cupertino
Community Funding Grant
Policy Updates and Program
Evaluation Process for the
Fiscal Year 2023-24
Community Funding Grant
Program.
Community Funding Policy
Updates and Evaluation Process
March 2, 2023
•Background
•Policy Update
•Eligibility
•Evaluation Process
Agenda
Background
On September 20, 2022, City Council received an update
regarding the Community Funding Grant Policy and directed the
subcommittee to further develop the proposed policy
On October 10 and 17 2022, the Community Funding
Subcommittee met to discuss proposed changes
On November 15, 2022, City Council adopted a revised
Community Funding Grant Program Policy
Policy Update
I. Eligibility
•Verifying the organization applying is a 501(c)(3)
•Ensuring the funding is not going into an endowment fund
II. Evaluation Criteria
•Removing cost information
•Lack of duplication in Cupertino
III. Restriction/Guidelines
•Removing “Proceeds from the funded activity may only be used for the conducted activity”
•Adding “Festivals currently receiving funding through Festival Fee Waivers may not apply for funding through the
Community Funding Grant Process for the same festival”
•Confirming the admission to or participation in the event is free of charge
IV. Parks and Recreation Commission Evaluation Form
•Replace alignment with city missions and values to alignment with general plan principles
•Change Community Need max points to 15 and alignment with general plan principles max points to 20
Eligibility
•Staff review (not final)
•12 applicants fully met eligibility
•Final eligibility to be determined by the
Commission
•Commissioners to give a score of zero to
applications they do not deem eligible
•Commission will review scores to discuss
further
Evaluation Process
•Commissioner clarifying questions and discussion of eligibility
•Public comment period
•Provide staff with total for each application
o X/100
•Staff will compile Commissioner data
•Commission discussion
o Review compiled data
o Opportunity to adjust rankings
•Provide recommendation for City Council
April 6, 2023 P&R Meeting
Questions