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Durham-Fayetteville Assault on Poverty DFAP( Working Title) Promise Zone “The engine that drives the plans” 12

Why Now? Only three rounds will be announced, this is round two Only one more opportunity Only 20 PZ /5 already will be designated No PZ’s designated in Southeast Community engagement & local commitment is key Winners and Finalist will receive technical assistance Harnesses energy around poverty New category for small urban metro area Current plans and projects need funding 13

Why Durham? 8 Urban Poverty Distressed Census Tracks PZ Goals align with Durham County/ City Plans Successful Durham City-County Partnership Strong community supports Strong University and College System Durham County capacity to manage and support a regional initiative Durham County Strategic Plan Durham County Plan to End Poverty/ Human Capital Investment 14

Why Fayetteville? 6 Urban Poverty Distressed Census Tracks Congressmen Price and Butterfield are familiar with each other’s districts PZ Goals align with downtown Fayetteville Re-development Fayetteville/ Durham City-County history Recent DOJ Cops Grant Award Fayetteville State/ Methodist College/ Fayetteville Tech Fayetteville Strategic Plan National attention for military families Strong community supports surrounding crime/safety, employment, economic revitalization, Fayetteville/ Cumberland 10 Year Plan to End Homeless 15

Why Regional PZ (DFAP)? Capacity Building for the Region … hard to compete with Charlotte and Raleigh Similar backgrounds, stories, size, issues, and economies Small cities surrounded by rural communities Economic systems led by an industry (Medicine/ Defense) More leverage and influence… regional footprint More and more federal work and support is handled regionally Innovation!!! Collaboration between regional municipalities to combat poverty and related social ills Shared financial burden… more bang for the buck Replace/supplement reduced state funding for poverty related programs Investing in human services beyond borders Providing opportunities for Central NC Shared best practices, technical assistance, resources 16

The Community Based Plans – All plans related to education, community engagement, employment, economic development, crime, public safety, poverty, homelessness, family support, recidivism, neighborhoods, mental health, health, recreation, self-sufficiency, rural development, literacy, veterans, youth, transportation, arts, and more… 17

The Engine (DFAP) A regional cooperative that joins efforts to combat long-term poverty that: Engages the community by investing in human services Aligns strategic plans and initiatives to increase opportunities for successful implementation Develops and supports regional activities through private investment and grant-writing Provides a overall structure for a systematic approach to combating poverty Creating economic opportunities and capacity building to increase regional competitiveness Establish regionally accountable policies and programs that prevent and combat poverty Coordinate federal, state, regional, local, and congressional efforts to end poverty 18

How will the engine work? Establish a quasi-governmental non-profit entity led by DFAP Advisory Board Durham County Cooperative Extension fiscal agent Meeting quarterly (2 Durham/ 2 Fayetteville) Review and update community based plans Create regional grant-making team Coordinate and communicate ongoing initiatives relating to poverty Identify best practices and programs for the region Provide regional research and evaluation Monitor and support programs and grantees of poverty related programs Advocate across the region, state, and nationally to combat systemic causes of poverty (i.e. un/under employment, crime/ justice system involved, high school drop-outs, mental health, veterans, racial and socio- economic disparities affecting urban/rural southern communities Regional influence 19

Who will lead the PZ? Durham/ Fayetteville Assault on Poverty Advisory Board (20-25 people) 50% Community based Durham County/ City Assault on Poverty Board (20-25 people) 50% Community based Fayetteville/ Cumberland Assault on Poverty Board (20-25 people) 50% Community based Durham County Cooperative Extension (Lead Applicant & Fiscal Agent) DFAP (Staff) (Community Engagement, Project Management, Grant- writing) 20

Regional Advisory PZ Regional DFAP Board Chair Dr. William “Sandy” Darity V. Chair Durham V. Chair Fayetteville Regional Advisors NAACP, NC Justice Center, VA, Alliance Research & Evaluation UNC, RTI, MDC 2 Private Foundations United Way, Golden Leaf 2 Education Leaders (2) LEA Durham/ Fayetteville Gov. (2) City (2) County 4 Community Leaders (2) Fayetteville/ (2) Durham 2 Econ. Development Chamber of Commerce or Downtown Business Association 4 Regional Private Industry Partners Duke, DoD, BCBS, Capitol Broadcasting 21

Durham or Fayetteville Local PZ Local DFAP Board Chair/ V. Chair 50% Community 2 Poverty Affected Representatives 1 Faith Leader 4 Promise Zone Neighborhoods Leaders 1 Criminal Justice 2 Research & Evaluation Universities 2 Private Foundation 1 Education 4 Government (2) City (2) County 2 Community Leaders 2 Poverty Related Non-profit Agencies 2 Human Service Agencies 2 Private & Business Partners 22

What’s Needed Access to existing plans and research by 11/3 Identify local leaders to serve on regional PZ Advisory Boards by 11/7 Identify community assets and programs that combat poverty by 11/7 Private investment/ Local commitment/ In-kind support by 11/7 Charter signed/ Letters of support by 11/17 Office Space in both locations by 12/1 Identify local leaders to serve on local PZ Advisory Board by 12/1 23

Planning the Promise Zone Research/ Concept of the Promise Zone Announcement/ Letter of Intent Lead Agency Selection PZ Structure Lead Partner Agencies Agreement PZ Regional Advisory & Local Board Invitations/ Commitments PZ Regional Charter City/County Approval & Letters of Support Promise Zone Application Submission by November 21, 2014 Begin PZ Implementation Convene DFAP & Incorporate DFAP 24

Next Steps Assemble all relevant community plans and goals that combat poverty Agreement on level of commitment from local governments Identify and invite members of the Regional Advisory Board Create and approve local charter Government approval of charter/ proclamations Provide letters of support Submit Application Convene Promise Zone local and regional boards 25