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DRAFT CDBG APPLICATION Highlight accomplishments Character Limit: 5000 6- z a • . Community Safety - Enhance Public Safety integration, communications and community outreach: • The Santa Ana Police Department will collaborate with the Orange County Probation Department, Orange County Healthcare Agency caseworkers, business community, and associated non - profit organizations to assist in re -entry of recently released offenders into the community. Youth, Education, Recreation - Expand youth programming #1: • Focus resources on quality youth engagement, enrichment and education programs through community centers, libraries and after - school programs during out -of- school hours. Youth, Education, Recreation - Expand youth programming #2: • Expand the youth sports program so that youth recreational opportunities are established year - round. Youth, Education, Recreation - Partner with groups and organizations to promote education, senior services, job training and development for all Santa Ana residents #1: • Partner with The California Endowment, Santa Ana College, Chapman University, UCI, CSUF, and other institutions of higher education to design career pathway programs that support priority workforce industries (Retail, healthcare, manufacturing, renewable energies) that results in faster reemployment of Santa Ana's residents. Youth, Education, Recreation - Partner with groups and organizations to promote education, senior services, job training and development for all Santa Ana residents #2: • Partner with the Santa Ana Unified School District to support and assist in developing pilot youth employment programs aimed at reducing high school dropout rates. Youth, Education, Recreation - Partner with groups and organizations to promote education, senior services, job training and development for all Santa Ana residents #3: • Continue to expand services and programs at the senior centers specifically in the areas of continuing education, mentoring and recreation. Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability - Support neighborhood vitality and livability #1: • Implement new Neighborhood Improvement Initiatives focusing on residential areas that have been adversely affected by disinvestment and decline. Program and services from a variety of resources will be utilized to achieve positive and sustainable improvements. Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability - Promote a strong arts and culture infrastructure #2: • Generate public and private support and resources to strengthen, expand and stabilize funding for the arts. 19F -9