R2000-22 AUTHORIZING CITY OF DECATUR - CONSOLIDATED PLAN

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, , City of Decatur, Illinois Consolidated Plan 2000 -2004 Not in Our Town The program is Working Together to Span the Gap Between the Races. The goal of Not in Our Town is to eliminate racism through various educational opportunities. Training sessions, community forums, and other events will allow citizens of Decatur/Macon County the opportunity to become motivated to improve race relations. Youth Enrichment Youth Enrichment offers computer classes, field trips, teenage pregnancy I prevention, drug-free workshops, and alternative activities for at-risk youth in I, inner city neighborhoods. ', Macon Resources, Inc. Utilizing CDBG funds, MRI will expand the availability and scope of the Parent Classes/Groups to include vocational exploration activities, vocational assessment, adult literacy training, and work readiness classes. MRI will also offer job placement services, including obtaining and retaining employment, o�r-the job evaluations, community job coaching, and short-term vocational case management. Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations CONO is an umbrella organization to several neighborhood groups within the City of Decatur. CONO serves as a resource and offers common ground to neighborhood groups in terms of information sharing, identifying needs and successes. CONO supports the formation and development of neighborhood organizations. CONO also acts as the administrator of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design(CPTED) Program. The program provides grants up to $750 dollars to low to moderate income homeowners and renters for security improvements to their homes. Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corp. Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation provides the Comprehensive Home Energy Conservation Program with Savings to Investment Ratio Program for low-income homeowners. This program supplements weatherization grants also provided by DMCOC. CDBG funds are used to supplement weatherization in the following areas: basic weatherization covers safety inspections on all heating appliances and systems; health safety identifies and abates specific types of health and safety hazards that may exist in dwellings; and energy-related repair services are measures taken to ensure the installation of an energy conservation measure or will enhance an energy related measure. YWCA The YWCA provides Operation Smart to school-age girls. It promotes after school and summer activities that are both interesting and educational. Operation �:• Page -3