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For several years the City has worked with ECHO Housing, anon-profit organization, to investigate complaints of discrimination in housing and provide audits on various aspects of fair housing. During 2002-2003 ECHO Housing will continue its annual audits to investigate complaints of housing discrimination. ECHO Housing will also provide counseling to tenants and landlords, and training to Realtors. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION Lead-based paint mitigation is implemented on an as-needed basis, in conjunction with the County-administered Housing Rehabilitation and Minor Home Repair Programs. Last year, the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City and the Unincorporated County received a temporary waiver of lead regulations due to the inadequate supply oflead-certified contractors in Alameda County. The City will continue to support the County's efforts to provide contractor training under HUD's new lead based paint hazards guidelines. ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY The City of San Leandro is committed to funding social services agencies that assist low-income households in achieving economic independence. The City supported the San Leandro WORKS initiative, a unique community effort assisting individuals to transition from welfare to self- sufficiency. The program provides comprehensive employment and support services to help individuals reach personal and economic sustainability as active members of the community. Led by the Davis Street Community Center, this multi-faceted network of resources and support leads to workplace and personal success for both employers and job applicants. San Leandro WORKS targets eligible Ca1WORKS participants living in the greater San Leandro area to offer four weeks of professional evaluation and assessment, plus "soft skill" training for job readiness. Once participants are ready to interview, the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce Business Network further evaluates job candidates and provides positive match-ups for interviews with East Bay employers. Following job placements, financial and coaching assistance is provided to assure a successful transition (e.g., free childcare, transportation, vouchers, assistance with wardrobe and uniform needs). Ongoing individual case management and volunteered community support is provided to each participant to assist in job retention, career and personal growth. Approximately sixty individuals are placed in continuous employment each year. The City will continue to utilize CDBG and Community Assistance funds to support nonprofit agencies that provide job assistance and related services (such as child care) to low-income members of the community. In recent years, several nonprofit agencies such as Davis Street Action Plan - FY2002 City of San Leandro Page 17