Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/Office of Homeless Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To develop a texting service for the public to use to help residents living on the street, who are in need of outreach services and support. Entity Name: Newark Alliance, Inc. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $25,000.00 Total Project Cost: $25,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services seeks to develop a texting service that will allow the public to use when they see an unsheltered person in need of outreach services and support.