Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #689FY0001 L.A. Social Service Center, Inc.
Requester:		Lisa Goehle			Organization:		L.A. Social Service Center, Inc.
Project Title:		L.A. Social Service Center, Inc.			Date Submitted:		2/15/01 11:26:36 AM
Sponsors:		Tom Rossin
Statewide Interest:		Community of Lehigh Acres does not currently have a shelter program.
Recipient:		L.A. Social Service Center, Inc			Contact:		Lisa Goehle
		9 Beth Stacy Blvd.			Contact Phone:		(941) 369-6739
		Lehigh Acres 33936
Counties:		Lee
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
The purchase of an existing building for the purpose of self-containing a shelter and numerous social service programs. The shelter will be open for emergency placement for victims of abuse, domestic violence, runaways, and the homeless.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Accees to a shelter for protection, personal hygiene, nutrition, and rest. Law enforcement will have an immediate place of protection for victims domestic violence, runaways, and homeless.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$350,000
Total cost of the project:			$350,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Statistitcs showing the number of Lehigh Acres residents needing services.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Lee County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/19/01