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Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - FI' 2000-2001 <br />City of San Leandro <br />Page 24 <br />Actions Taken to Reduce the Number of Persons Living below the Poverty Level <br />~ City staff participated in the Continuum of Care Working Group, which continues to <br />develop a countywide network to address homelessness and poverty issues. <br />~ CDBG funds were combined with the City's Community Assistance funding program <br />to support non-profit agencies that provide job training and assistance to low-income <br />members of the community. Several of the agencies coordinate efforts for assistance <br />and case management for lower income families and individuals. <br />0 Economic development efforts highlighted business retention and revitalization, <br />which in turn yielded employment opportunities for lower-income residents. CDBG <br />staff continued to work with the Economic Development staff to provide support to <br />businesses funded through the Small Business Loan Program. During FY 2000-2001, <br />the City's Office of Business Development and the City of Oakland Office of <br />Economic Development held a job fair at the Oakland Coliseum. Five hundred <br />prospective employees and 70 Oakland/San Leandro business representatives attended <br />the fair. <br />~ Project Literacy continued its tutoring efforts with local industries and the Business <br />Development Division. The Davis Street Community Center continued operation of <br />the One-Stop Center, which serves as a job development and family resources center. <br />