Project Go Inc

Empower People at Risk and in Poverty to Become Self-Sufficient:PGI was designated as the Placer County Community Action Agency (CAA) in 2013, which provided a guaranteed allocation of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding. The Placer County CAA was previously under the Placer County Health and Human Services Dept. for over 30 years, but the County relinquished their designation, giving PGI the opportunity to submit a proposal. The intent of the CSBG program is to help the extremely low-income population to reach self-sufficiency. Previously, Placer County passed-through a portion of the CSBG funding to the Non-Profit network in Placer County, and those agencies provided the services directly. PGI agreed to continue utilizing that pass-through process for the first few years of the transition, and it has worked very well, so we have continued in that vein ever since, utilizing a Request for Proposal process.The allocation of CSBG funding, and the designation as the CAA, comes with a lot of responsibilities for making determinations as to the needs of the low-income residents of Placer County. PGI is required to conduct a public Needs Assessment every two years, for which we request input and feedback from the residents of Placer County. Once the Needs Assessment is completed, PGI is required to develop a Community Action Plan (CAP), which becomes the roadmap to direct the distribution of the CSBG funding in the provision of services to satisfy those needs. The last Needs Assessment and CAP were completed in 2023, and the top needs included (not in any order): Lack of Affordable Housing, Lack of Affordable/Accessible Transportation, Food Insecurity, Homeless Assistance, Senior Services, Children and Family Services, Jobs and Job Training, Access to Services in Remote Areas, and Services for the Mentally Ill. Once the CNA has been completed and circulated, PGI solicits proposals from the Non-Profit Community to provide services that are in sync with the Needs Assessment. In 2024-25 PGI funded the following Non-Profit Organizations:Child Advocates of Placer County Youth & Family Mentor Program (Prosper Placer Program)Sierra Community House Domestic Violence Service/Food Bank/Counseling CenterVolunteers of America Second Chance Homeless Prevention Services (Roseville Home Start)Auburn Interfaith Food Closet Senior Meal Delivery in Outlying Areas of Placer CountySierra Senior Services Senior Meal Delivery & Health & Safety Checks in Tahoe AreaCombining PGI programs and the programs offered by our Non-Profit partners, supportive services were provided to over 13,809 low-income individuals; over 36,804 meals were provided to home-bound seniors; over 491 Seniors, Disabled Individuals, and Families maintained an independent living situation in safe and affordable housing; and over 9,696 volunteer hours were donated.At Project GO, housing is at the heart of everything we do. Whether its paying energy or water bills, improving energy efficiency, or providing roofs over heads, our programs are rooted in the belief that secure housing is foundational to a persons well-being.None of our success would be possible without the power of collaboration. Our progress is fueled by a strong network our dedicated Board of Directors, our passionate and resilient staff, and our invaluable community partners. The phrase It takes a village is not just a saying for us its a reflection of how we work.As we look towards 2025 and beyond, we remain committed, energized, and ready for the next chapter. Together, we will continue to make a lasting impact.