1. RISE Inc. Rural Innovations in Social Economics, Incorporated Providing Services to People in the Esparto Capay Valley and Winters Region… December 6, 2012 Tico Zendejas

2. Mission & History  Mission Statement – “RISE, Incorporated is a non-profit benefit corporation serving the rural community to enhance the quality of life and opportunity for self-sufficiency…”  History in Yolo County – RISE, Inc. organized as a public benefit non-profit [501.c.3] corporation in March 1987. Since its inception, RISE Inc. has been endorsed by the community as the social service delivery entity in rural western Yolo County. The organization’s specialty is rural program design and delivery; its strength is engaging the working poor in active self- determination and motivated self-sufficiency. The Esparto-Capay Valley and Winters Region encourages all human and social services to be clustered under the RISE Community Service Center umbrella. This incubation of services and programs has increased efficiency and is cost-effective.  RISE has a strong record of financial stability, budget management, and administrative capability. RISE has a local Board of Directors, employs program-specific staff, completes annual audits, and has numerous contractual and grant-funded programs to benefit local residents and community development ventures in the Esparto-Capay Valley and Winters Region of Western Yolo County.  Year founded - 1987

3. Budget & Staffing  Annual budget – 1 Million  # of employees – 12 Full-time & 20 Part-time  Type of staff – Professional and Line Staff  Volunteers/Interns – RISE has a variety of community volunteers. We have several High School and Senior Citizens that help us with a variety of our programs. Fiscal Year 2011/12 – Seniors – 12 Volunteers Fiscal Year 2011/12 – Seniors – 12 Volunteers High School – 28 Volunteers High School – 28 Volunteers Average # of hours = 115 Average # of hours = 115

4. Who we serve through ADMH Fiscal Year 2011/12  Annual # of Clients served – 161 Youth  Annual # of Service Units Provided – 7,915  Annual # of Outreach/Engagement Contacts – 4,784  Ethnic breakdown 70% Hispanic 25% White

5. Types of Services Categories  Adult Services  Adolescent Services  Children’s Services  Family Services  Mental Health Services Target Population  Rural Population  Esparto/Valley/Winters  Under-represented  Children  Families  Individuals  Senior Citizens

6. Funding Streams  Information regarding funding that would cover referrals from other agencies  ADMH – Prevention and Early Intervention Rural Resiliency Program  DESS – WIA (Youth Employability Program)  Yocha Dehe Community Fund  CDE – ASES After School Program  Yolo First 5 – Universal Learning Center and Family Resource Center  CDFA – Community Garden and Edible Landscapes

7. Referral Pathways  Information on how to refer for services  Directly at our RISE offices  School District Referrals (Wellness Team)  Contractors  Word of mouth  211

8. FIRST 5 Yolo Services provided through the support of the FIRST 5 Children and Families Commission  Specializing in services for children ages 0-5 and their families.

9. Free Pre-Kinder Readiness Training Available to All Local Families

10. Activities are Focused on Community Engagement And Early Childhood Development,

11. …Including “Out-of-the-Classroom” Special Events

12. After School Program  Provides after school care and recreation for children and youth K-8 th grades, every day, on the Elementary School campus. Funded by California Department of Education.

13. After School Program includes Field Trips, New Experiences, and Community Involvement

14. ADMH Prevention Programs Middle School component focuses on positive youth development.

15. Food Bank  RISE sponsors the local Emergency Food Bank, serving 275-350 persons per month with fresh and processed food baskets.

16. Clothes Closet  Volunteers coordinate both the Food Bank and Clothes Closet – popular service components that address the needs of the Region’s “working poor” and economically challenged families.

17. Esparto Collaborative Of Service Agency Partners  The Collaborative hosts a variety of service agencies and providers to network, share upcoming events, and coordinate the integrated delivery of quality services.

18. Resource/Referral Walk-Ins  RISE is funded to serve the community on a walk- in basis—Healthy Families, Healthy Kids enrollment services, entry into community programs, and building connectors to County programs are all coordinated throughout the Region by the RISE “Resource & Referral” service system.

19. Family Projects—Family Services—Family Case Management = RISE Program Services Strategies

20. Contact information  Contact information for more in depth presentation or for more information regarding services offered  Tico Zendejas, M.Ed – Executive Director 530.787.3433 Esparto Office530.787.3433 Esparto Office 530.794.6000 Winters Office530.794.6000 Winters Office