http://1matters.org Be the 1 who Matters to 1 who Matters. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:06:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1mattersorghttp://feedburner.google.com   I was looking for information on the City of Toledo website and accidentally came across the RFQ for the HPRP funds dated July 7th.   If you want to apply for the money, get this document. I sent the following email to a master list of providers and others who might be able to ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/1mattersorg/~4/g19xRByC8tk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/1mattersorg/~3/g19xRByC8tk/ http://1matters.org/?p=535 Quick update.... After recent pressure from the media and HUD, we are very pleased to announce the City will be having an open community process, with Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) in the spending of the HPRP Funds. Also, they have changed from a fee based system of case management to a dedicated ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/1mattersorg/~4/VIdSNz0ukyM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/1mattersorg/~3/VIdSNz0ukyM/ http://1matters.org/?p=532 What are they thinking? It is supposed to be simple:  All stimulus funds are to be transparent, accountable and go to the people. We are violating all three of these in our approach to spend $3.2 million in stimulus funds for the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing program.   (HPRP) As published previously,  my two major ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/1mattersorg/~4/AxXhOnM_YsM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/1mattersorg/~3/AxXhOnM_YsM/ http://1matters.org/?p=523 Yesterday I sent an email out to several agencies in town, alerting them to the availability of the funds.  We have received over 20 responses,  MOST had no idea about the three point two million dollars coming into the city.   How and why the community,  the people who are doing the ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/1mattersorg/~4/qx0Lps3FAbE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/1mattersorg/~3/qx0Lps3FAbE/ http://1matters.org/?p=498 Despite the concerns levied during the public comment period, none were even acknowledged.   Therefore we are taking it up a notch, once again, both locally and nationally. Here are the relevant documents 1) HPRP Notice 2) Toledo's Supplemental Amendment 3) Full content of the 1matters challenge 4) Dayton's similar Supplemental Amendment The City is holding a public meeting ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/1mattersorg/~4/KO2IQDxtgd4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/1mattersorg/~3/KO2IQDxtgd4/ http://1matters.org/?p=493 As part of the Recovery Act, Toledo is being given $3.2 million for Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing.   Sadly a small group of maybe 6 meeting secretly, decided to give that money to 7 agencies to spend, without competitive processes, and without consulting anyone.  Not the providers, Not TAAEH, Not  the community, Not  the advocates, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/1mattersorg/~4/vDTKIfOaFI0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/1mattersorg/~3/vDTKIfOaFI0/ http://1matters.org/?p=478 We wfree video poker how to play backgammon no deposit bonus online casino 888 no download casino play roulette craps game black jack download american roulette play video poker baccarat free casino game no download online casino free money on line casino wagering roulette online online casino betting free online ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/1mattersorg/~4/igojfErPhFg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/1mattersorg/~3/igojfErPhFg/ http://1matters.org/?p=464 All Right! 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