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Action Plan - FY2000 City of San Leandro Page 39 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. Seventy individuals have been placed in continuous employment through the end of May. It is anticipated that CDBG and the City's Community Assistance funds will continue 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 Community Center, Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), Shelter Against Violent Environments (SAVE), and the San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children have provided job support and related services to families, disabled persons, and women and children who are homeless and /or in transition. The City of San Leandro has attracted several commercial, office and retail development, including a new Wal -Mart store, which created employment opportunities for residents. CDBG staff will continue to work closely with the City's Economic Development Coordinator to develop eligible programs and promote increased economic development and community job retention. The City also funds a job- based, on -site literacy program in coordination with several San Leandro based businesses. The City will continue to encourage new agencies and programs providing job assistance and related services to apply for funds. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE CDBG and HOME activities are located in the Office of Economic and Redevelopment which is part of the City Managers Office. In an effort to leverage the use of funds, the CDBG and HOME staff collaborates with all City departments, including Redevelopment, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning and Community Services. In addition, the staff also works closely with service and housing agencies to accomplish local community development objectives. PUBLIC /PRIVATE COORDINATION The City of San Leandro will continue to coordinate CDBG, HOME, Redevelopment Community Assistance funds to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvement opportunities, and economic development revitalization programs to the community during the next fiscal year.