Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Acceptance of Donation to San Mateo County Children's Fund
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of gift card donations in the amount of $13,560 to the San Mateo County Children's Fund from the Redwood City Woman's Club.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Children's Fund (Children's Fund) program serves more than 2,000 foster and low-income children annually by providing items such as clothing, backpacks, and holiday gifts. In providing these services, Children's Fund accepts donations in the form of cash or check donations and in-kind donations.
All services and goods provided to the children of San Mateo County through Children's Fund are based solely on private and community donations. One hundred percent (100%) of all donations go directly to children in need. Administrative costs to operate the Children's Fund are funded solely by the County of San Mateo. Most of the services provided by Children's Fund, except for basic administrative services, are performed by volunteers.
DISCUSSION:
Children's Fund aims to serve over 2,000 children in FY 2024-25. Most of the donations received by the Children's Fund are under $2,500 per donor. All donations presented to the Children's Fund program are reviewed by the Director of the Human Services Agency to ensure that they are appropriate and in compliance with County policy. Recently, Children's Fund received a donation of $13,560 in Target gift cards from the Redwood City Woman's Club. Per Administrative Memo B3, all donations, gifts or bequests exceeding $2,500 must be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Children's Fund asks for approval and acceptance of this donation, as shown in the table below. The Board's acceptance of this donation will allow Children's Fund to continue meeting the needs ...
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