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EXHIBIT A Scope of Work - ESG Annual Accomplishment Goal I. Number of unduplicated Santa Ana residents to be served with grant funds during the 12- month contract period = 250 PERSONS II. Description of Work - in space below, describe the program to be funded during the 12-month contract period including, services to be provided, program goals, client characteristics, & how grant funds will be utilized. The Emergency Program provides shelter, two meals daily, hot showers, laundry facilities, hygiene supplies, gas or bus vouchers for work or appointments, case management and referral to other programs for up to 65 single women, couples and families for 3-7 days. Many individuals in the Emergency Program are in need of Mental Health evaluations and assistance. A Mental Health Outreach Coordinator provides assessment and referral assistance to approximately 65% of the clients in the Emergency Program. The Emergency Program also serves as a screening process for families who wish to enter the 2 — 6 month Transitional Program. Today in Orange County, over 23,000 people are homeless and of those, 40% are children. Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter has been providing shelter for families since 1981. It is one of only two shelters in Orange County that provides emergency shelter for families throughout the year. The Salvation Army provides 17 beds for families and OCIS provides 65 per night. We provides a safe, warm alternative to sleeping in the park, in cars, under bridges, etc. GOAL: To provide shelter and program services for up to 65 low-income, ethnically diverse families, couples and single women on any given day. Obiectives: (1) Provide for basic needs of food, shelter, hygiene products and clothing. (2) Provide case management services to link clients with available community resources. (3) Assess new clients for mental health issues. (4) Interview eligible families for the Transitional Program. In 2002-3, OCIS provided 36,502 bed nights and 87,408 meals to a total of 2,389 individuals, 1,065 of which were children. The adult client breakdown consisted of 1585 couples; 233 families; 37 single fathers; 264 single mothers; 309 single women and 12 veterans. We anticipate participation of 250 Santa Ana residents over the next year. The families have extremely low incomes; approximately 65% of the parents are working when they join the program. The ethnicity is fairly evenly split — 40% is Caucasian, 35% Hispanic, 20% Black, and 5% Asian and native American. We accept homeless families coming from any location, but the majority of the clients are residents of Orange County. Funds will be used for utilities and insurance for the shelter facilities, staff and Board of Directors. Exhibit A