DATE:
October 19, 2021
10
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO SHERIFF'S VISTA STATION (DISTRICT: 5)
Body
OVERVIEW
County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66 Acceptance of Gifts and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, permit the acceptance of gifts and donations by the administrative heads of each department in the County, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors. This is a request to ratify the acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the Helene McCartt Trust to the Sheriff's Vista Station to benefit the Sheriff's You are Not Alone Program, which involves senior volunteers conducting wellness checks on participating community members.
RECOMMENDATIONS
SHERIFF
1. In accordance with the County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66 Acceptance of Gifts and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, ratify the acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the Helene McCartt Trust.
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the County of San Diego to the Helene McCartt Trust.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Sheriff's Department's You Are Not Alone (YANA) program benefits the elderly, disabled, and isolated residents of San Diego County living in Sheriff's jurisdiction. The YANA program is an outreach program conducted by department senior volunteers who do weekly welfare and well-being checks on individuals who are members of the YANA program. It ensures that those without access and opportunity to regular visits or who lack that social support have a resource to get that much needed interaction for their overall well-being. This board action authorizing the donation of $5,000 from the Helene McCartt Trust will be used to support the senior volunteers and their efforts to continue providing an enriching experience to membe...
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