2020-21 (UNSAAC) Funding Recommendations
The City of Syracuse is happy to announce the award recipients for the University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee(UNSAAC) funding allocation. Please find attached the amended Ordinance by the City of Syracuse and the 2020-21 (UNSAAC) Funding Recommendations below. The allocations below represent the full amount to be received over a one year period for a total of $375,000 of local grant funding.
A VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING will be conducted by the Michael Collins, the Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development and held on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at 5:00PM. Cisco WebEx Public Meeting: https://syrgov.webex.com/syrgov/j.php?MTID=m5509db83115b070a7e6611286f11ef58 to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. NBD invites you to join this WebEx meeting to promote community engagement and comment on all funding recommendations. Please feel free to contact our office for Wenona Timmons regarding any additional information or concerns by calling 315.748.3921 All comments on the funding recommendations can be sent to nbd@syrgov.net. Thank you!
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Brady Faith
Brady Farm will operate a year-round farm market at Cafe Sankofa, located on S. Salina St. and open to the broader community city residents. Syracuse University students visiting the farm stand will receive 50% off their purchase. Students may also order online and receive free delivery on their order. Brady Farm will provide the extra staff necessary, due to COVID-19, to operate the Sankofa Farm Market and offer discounted produce and delivery to students.
Cooperative Federal Credit Union
Cooperative Federal will provide housing services and will expand access to homeownership by increasing the staff levels of the HUD Housing Counseling Program and delivering services from two locations within the UNSAAC target market around Syracuse University and the Southside Neighborhood.
Dunbar Association | Project Invincible
Project Invincible will positively impact the neighborhood by keeping youth engaged in positive programming, connecting with Syracuse University interns to build educational and career skills, while also providing University students with developing positive relationships with neighboring youth and residents. Dunbar Association, Inc. will offer a comprehensive SUPER Summer Virtual Program for 100 students in grades K through 12. The program will be held virtually for eight (8) weeks and will operate from 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday.
Outer Comstock Neighborhood Association | Homebuyer Assistance Grants + 1% Improvement Loans
The Outer Comstock Neighborhood association will continue to replicate the University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) homebuyer assistance grant program and the 1% home Improvement loans program in the Outer Comstock Neighborhood. These programs would incentivize owner-occupancy and support quality housing stock in the neighborhood. While OCNA would receive the funds, UNPA would act as fiscal sponsor and administer the funds.
UNPA On Behalf of Southside TNT | Sankofa District Homebuyer Assistance 1% Improvement Loans
The program focus is to build a thriving community and initiate a greater sense of pride in a community filled with vulnerabilities. 1% Home Improvement loan program in to assist new and existing h
Homeowners within the Sankofa district located in the South side Neighborhood with exterior home repairs.
University Neighborhood Preservation Association – Financial Incentive Programs
The University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA) works to encourage owner-occupancy in the Special Neighborhood District, particularly in the area immediately adjacent to Syracuse University through its homebuyer’s assistance grant program, 1% home improvement loan program and “Save Our Streets” program.
Westcott Community Center | Programming
The Westcott Community Center will continue to deliver programs to improve quality of life in the University Neighborhood, including 11 human service programs, 8 arts and cultural programs, and 10 community programs on an annual basis. They will also continue to provide opportunities for University students to become involved in the community through participation in these programs as well as opportunities for volunteerism.
Questions about this grant or the application process can be directed to Wenona Timmons with the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development at 315- 315.748.3921 or nbd@syrgov.net.
University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee:
Maribel Arce, Chair, University Neighborhood Preservation Association (UNPA)
Michael A Stanton, Southeast University Neighborhood Association (SEUNA)
Matt Oja, Thornden Park Association (TPA)
Patrona Jones, Southside appointee
Khristopher Dodson, Outer Comstock Neighborhood Association (OCNA)
Hon. Latoya Allen, Syracuse Common Council
Hon. Joseph Driscoll, Syracuse Common Council
Bea Gonzales, Syracuse University
Damian Vallelonga, Westcott Neighborhood Association
NBD Staff Administration:
Michael Collins, Commissioner, NBD, City of Syracuse
Wenona Timmons, Staff, NBD, City of Syracuse
Wenona Timmons
Community Development Block Grant Administrator
City of Syracuse
201 E. Washington Street, Suite 600
Syracuse, New York 13202
Remote Work Phone # 315.748.3921