The Forgotten Ones, Inc.

Results: During 2013, our agency successfully served a total of 378 unduplicated clients through The Resource Center. Of these clients, the agency paid direct costs for 123 clients accessing needed services including obtaining identification, emergency food, monetary assistance, rental assistance, transportation assistance, employment assistance, mailing letters, and donations of needed items from The Vine Outreach Thrift Store. The total amount of costs paid by the agency for client assistance for calendar year 2013 was $8,676, this includes in-kind donations for clients from our thrift store $2,645 and direct costs for client services $6,031. During 2013, 23 clients received assistance with obtaining identification. Total direct costs paid from the agency general operating budget $1287.00. During 2013, 52 clients received emergency food through the emergency food pantry. Total in-kind cost amount from the agency $1,891.00. During 2013, 18 clients received monetary assistance. Total direct costs paid from the agency general operating budget $1,462.00 During 2013, 18 clients received donations from The Vine Outreach Thrift Store. These donations were provided as client assistance for clothing, shoes, household items, and baby items. Total in-kind cost amount from the agency $759.00 During 2013, 6 clients received rental assistance. Total direct costs paid from the agency general operating budget $3,220.00 During 2013, 3 clients received transportation assistance other than bus passes. Total direct costs paid from the agency general operating budget $50.00 During 2013, 1 client received employment assistance. Total direct costs paid from the agency general operating budget $5.00 During 2013, 1 client received assistance with mailing letters. Total direct costs paid from the agency general operating budget $2.00. The total amount of direct costs paid by the agency for client assistance for calendar year 2013 was $8,676 for 123 unduplicated clients. We successfully provided intake and referral services to a total 378 unduplicated clients.

Target demographics: disadvantaged young adults and families who need assistance with basic human needs.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 378 individuals in our Resource Center and 1266 at The L.S.O.M. Event

Geographic areas served: Central Florida

Programs: Free Bibles, Obtaining Identification- We assist clients with obtaining identification cards, Drivers licenses, birth certificates, & social security cards. We assist clients in applying or reapplying for food stamps, Medicaid, and/or cash benefits, as well as scan verification documents, directly to the Florida Department of Children and Families office. We assist clients with applying for Assurance Wireless to obtain a free cell phone. Groceries are provided to clients on an as needed basis; by appointment only. Free Bread & Pastries, Free vision services- if the client meets the qualification standards, we will assist them in completing the intake procedure and scheduling an eye appointment. Transportation Assistance- Our agency assists eligible clients with Lynx bus passes to access transportation. GED Testing- Our agency assists clients’ ages 22 – 30.