PROJECT GO INC
801 VERNON STREET, ROSEVILLE, CA 95678 www.projectgoinc.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Project GO, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) Community Action Agency that advocates for, and enhances the quality of life for low to moderate income and at-risk families and seniors.To accomplish this, we:Develop, build and manage affordable housingImprove home energy conservationProvide emergency energy assistanceEmpower people at risk and in poverty to become self-sufficient

Project GO, Inc. was founded on a vision of assisting low-income residents in the area of energy conservation in 1978, and is at the forefront of the affordable housing crisis in our communities, having provided decent affordable housing since 1995.

ENERGY PROGRAMSThe energy assistance and weatherization services play a critical role in helping our low-income clients to reduce their energy burden. The staff of our Energy Program work year-round to insulate attics and doors, replace old windows, heaters, refrigerators and other appliances to ensure that homes stay energy efficient, and to help our clients to pay their utility bills. Federal funding provided to Project GO, Inc. originates from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Energy (DOE); Utility funding is provided to Project GO, Inc. from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E), Southwest Gas Corp. (SWG) and Liberty Electric Co. Following is a summary of the accomplishments of our Energy Department in 2019: 530 2019 (5602018; 615*-2017; 1,084-2016; 764-2015; 502-2014; 500-2013; 591-2012; 6782011; 5122010) low-income housing units received energy conservation retrofit measures. The installation of these measures have multiple impacts, including the reduction of heating/cooling costs for low-income families and seniors, a safer and more comfortable living environment, and a reduction in the amount of natural resources wasted. PGI staff has weatherized over 41,663 housing units since inception of this program. *A reduction from 2016, which had a substantial amount of Statewide carryover funding from previous years. 3,331 2019 (3,2262018; 2,7672017; 2,9672016; 2,930-2015; 30402014; 22012013; 1,3422012; 1,4222011; 1414-2010) low-income households received Emergency Crisis Intervention (ECIP) & Home Energy Assistance Payments (HEAP) including Fire Wood and Propane, to help defray the high costs associated with heating and cooling their residences, and to avoid the cut-off of their heating/cooling service in the most critical times of the seasons. PGI Staff processed applications from 3,986 low-income residents of Placer and Nevada counties in 2018, to provide assistance to 3,331 families. Utility Assistance Payments provided benefit payments ranging between $287. and $495., depending on household size and income with a maximum supplemental benefit of up to $1,000. for a one-time per calendar year payment. An analysis of our Utility Assistance client base for 2019 shows that of the 3,331 households that we served, the average household income was $1,518./mo for an average household size of 2.04 persons. This amount is only $109./mo ABOVE the Federal Poverty line!!! 84 2019 (57-2018; 812017; 982016; 109-2015; 992014; 1432013; 1022012; 1792011; 174 2010) obsolete, inefficient refrigerators were replaced. The GO Team continued the challenge with hands-on purchasing, inventorying, and distribution of new refrigerators ourselves, as well as removal and environmentally correct disposal of the inefficient energy wasters. 52 2019 (472018; 662017; 1032016; 93-2015; 722014; 782013; 762012; 1422011; 54 2010) dangerous combustion appliances were repaired or replaced by the GO Team or our HVAC sub-contractor. These dangerous appliances could potentially create health and safety problems for our clients, as they were discharging harmful carbon monoxide poisoning, which could have led to serious health issues had we not come to the rescue. These combustion appliances included heating, air conditioning, and water heating units. Our multi- collaboration/sub-contractual relationship with Private HVAC Contractors have resulted in quality Heater/HVAC Repairs and Replacements, and as can be seen from the numbers above, the demand for this type of service continues to grow each year. 2018 was our first year of collaboration with the Community Resource Project (CRP) of Sacramento, the CSD funded agency in Sacramento County. CRP has a licensed HVAC Contractor on staff, and have expertise in HVAC repairs/replacement, and we are expanding our relationship to potentially qualify for an HVAC Contractors License for PGI, to add to our menu of in-house services.As our local housing stock continues to age, resulting in the turn-over of older, less desirable single family homes becoming available to our lower income residents, we continue to see a new influx of qualified units in need of our services. 10 2019 (142018; 152017; 242016; 202015) obsolete, inefficient washing machines were replaced. This was a new measure incorporated into the Tahoe Utility Weatherization Program in 2015. If there are at least four persons in a household that has an individual water heater, and a NON-energy efficient existing washing machine, it is deemed to be very inefficient and wastes energy, and can be replaced by this program. This has been such a well received and energy efficient measure that the CPUC has included this measure in the list of available measures in the utility weatherization programs of the large Investor owned Utilities throughout California, and we are anticipating the inclusion of this measure within our LIHEAP program as well. 5 2019 (22018; 4-2017; 14-2016; 39-2015; 232014; 13-2013; 162012; 342011; 12 2010) cook stoves were replaced, once again eliminating potential health and safety problems for our clients. Project GO, Inc. Energy Program staff continue to maintain their notoriety and reputation for being a leader in the State. Project GO, Inc. is looked upon by our Energy Programs State funding Agency (CSD) as a leader, and an effective and efficient program operator, and have continued to call upon our staff for Training and Technical Assistance for other agencies again in 2019 and we are pleased and proud to be of service and share our expertise. Our Energy Program Director and our Executive Director are intensely involved in CSD Task Forces when applicable and have been highly influential in the impact of contractual changes for the betterment of our programs. PGI staff have also been very active and involved with the CSD automation project, which has transitioned the reporting mechanisms for our energy contracts. The PGI Executive Director and our IT Program Director continued their participation on several working committees that carried over into 2019, which resulted in the continuation by CSD to provide augmentation funding to all energy agencies throughout the state, to assist with our purchase and implementation of fully automated energy programs. The Project GO, Inc. Executive Director also retained her appointment to the Energy Council Advisory Commission (ECAC) by the CSD Director, which meets quarterly in an advisory capacity to the Director of CSD. This important committee forges the direction of Energy Programs in the State of California, and having representation on this Committee gives Project GO, Inc. the opportunity for a valuable personal relationship with the CSD Director and Administrative Staff, as well as opportunities to network on a high level with other Executive Directors throughout the state. In February 2017, the PGI Executive Director was asked to join the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC), which is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) trade organization comprised of Energy Efficiency Service Providers, consultants and specialty contractors throughout the State of California. EEC began in 2007 with the purpose of providing a voice for contractors and service providers in the Utility- funded Low-Income Energy Efficiency (LIEE) industry through meaningful dialog with utility representatives, Commissioners and other involved stakeholders. Members are service providers who not only understand the hard to reach under-served communities we serve, but we live and work in those communities and as locals, our reputations for quality and service are important to us and to the success of the work we provide. We seek to hire and train employees from the areas we serve because they understand their communities better than anyone. Leadership/Membership Roles in State AssociationsThe Project GO Executive Director is a founding member of the Association of Rural Northern California Energy Providers (ARNCEP), and has been the Vice-President for over 20 years. This association advocates for funding equity for the rural counties in California. Additionally, the Project GO Executive Director continues as the elected President of the Association of California Energy Services (ACCES) since 2014, a statewide association of CSD Energy Agencies that provides opportunities for networking with the majority of CSD funded agencies throughout the state of California, and lobbies for federal, state, and utility programs for our low-income clients.

HOUSING PROGRAMS Collaborations with local private and public agencies to assist homeless individuals and families in obtaining and sustaining housing with continued intensive case management services, rental assistance, referrals to counseling, physical and mental health care, substance abuse prevention, child care, money management training these are many of the components of the collaborative involvements between Project GO, Inc. staff and these other organizations that resulted in successful transitions for our mutual low-income clients. PGIs mission to provide affordable housing and More Than a Roof services continues to be the guidepost for our efforts and we are pleased that our achievements have reached beyond our goals. We remain committed to creating and maintaining decent, affordable housing for families, individuals and seniors, which will in turn help to create safe, sustainable communities where our children can learn and grow, our elder population can continue to thrive, our homeless have another chance in life, our unemployed can find work, and our veterans who have lost their way, can rejoin the society they fought to uphold - More Than a Roof. Following is a summary of the accomplishments of our Housing Department in 2019: Over 566 low-income individuals, families and seniors were provided with decent, affordable shelter in our apartment communities in 2018. PGI Housing Staff are successfully hands-on managing these five communities, which continues to create daily challenges and learning opportunities. We estimate that we have housed over 12,916 individuals since 1998 in the apartment communities that we own and for which we provide in-house property management. Completed 2019 with an average occupancy of 99.64% in all five of the PGI managed properties, due to the hard work and efforts of our Housing Program staff, and paying tribute to the value that PGI properties have in our community. As new development of other affordable housing competitors continues in the surrounding communities, our property management staff meet the challenge though innovative marketing, incentives, and concession programs, and by keeping PGI properties in top notch condition, making them very desirable to prospective new tenants. A year-end analysis of our tenant base, to ascertain where on the spectrum of poverty levels our residents income levels fit. At the point in time analysis, of the 349 apartment units that we own and operate, we were housing a total of 566 individuals. The income level of these tenant households consisted of the following statistics: 79 households with incomes below the federal poverty level for their household size 122 households with incomes below the Placer County Extremely Low-Income level 157 units with incomes below the Placer County Very Low-Income level (50% of median income) 36 units with incomes below the Placer County Low Income level (80% of median income) 75 units receive a rental subsidy (Section 8, Veterans Voucher, Other Voucher) Of the 61 households with income levels below $1,000./month, only 26 (42%-up from 30% in 2018) are currently receiving a rental subsidy, which is indicative of the lack of available subsidies for those who need it the most. In our five apartment communities, PGI receives $40,477./month in rental subsidies, including Section 8 Vouchers, VASH Veterans Vouchers, and other subsidies. This is a total of over $485,000. per year (an increase of $27,852./yr. in rental income subsidies, or 11 % of our overall rental income annually.

2019 CSBG PROGRAM The intent of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program is to help the extremely low-income population to reach self-sufficiency. Following is a summary of the sub-contractor accomplishments through our CSBG Department in 2019 (final numbers to be updated when close-out reports are received): Over 12,000 individuals residing in Placer County received supportive services through CSBG programs. Over 200 seniors maintained an independent living situation. 900,000 pounds of food were distributed to individuals and families that met the 2019 poverty guidelines through multiple agencies. Over 5,000 rides were provided to people in need of transportation to shelters, medical and other services. Over 300 Families maintained safe and affordable housing. Over 35,000 volunteer hours were donated to CSBG sub-contracted agencies by low-income people. Over 5,000 referral calls were made on behalf of all clients. In 2019 PGI received an additional $30,000. of the CSD Directors Discretionary Funding, made available to fund organizational capacity building and homeless prevention initiatives. We used a portion of the funds to purchase some computer equipment, staffing salary and added an additional $4000 to each of our five subcontractors. Project GO completed its Seventh year as a designated Community Action Agency. The following is a summary of the accomplishments of our CSBG Programs Director and PGI Staff: We funded the following Sub-Contractor Agencies for the second year, with CSBG funding to assist with their organizational missions, in conjunction with our Community Needs Assessment and Community Action Plan:o Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing was funded $37,000. through our CSBG program, to use for their Housing Programs. These funds help to provide transitional housing, permanent housing, homeless prevention and the supportive services required to keep people housed. This program is very successful because of their continuance of care and partnerships with Adult System of Care to provide additional supportive service to their clients.o Placer Food Bank The Partner for a Nourished Community Program run by the Food Bank in 2019, was given $37,000. in CSBG funding. They provided food to just under 10,000 families that fall at or below the federal poverty level. The goal of this program is to align food procurement and distribution with the federal MyPlate nutrition guidelines, and to increase the availability of fresh produce to those they serve.In addition to making healthy foods available through there distribution network, the Food Bank provides nutrition education programs to help partner agencies and their clients access the information they need to plan and prepare healthier meals.o Child Advocates of Placer County Their Prosper Placer Program was funded with $37,000. in CSBG funding to help the needs of the impoverished population. Through their participation, families are matched with 2 to 3 volunteer Allies who commit to helping them along the path for at least 24 months. In the process, families gain the knowledge, skills, and support they need to transform their lives, and create an intentional community of support.As families begin to rebuild their lives, the supportive services start to disappear. This program is designed to provide community support to help these clients to avoid slipping into poverty. o Sierra Senior Services This agency in the Tahoe region of Placer County was funded $37,000 for the provision of meals to homebound seniors. This program not only helps provide for food insecurity, but it also aids those who have disabilities that keep them homebound and provides a much-needed health and safety check for these seniors.o Stand Up Placer A community-based organization providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Placer County. The Ask for Assistance Program was given $52,000. of CSBG Funds that will help provide startup costs associated with transition to permanent housing, as well as the supportive services and case management to help them be successful. Conducted Desk Monitoring of CSBG sub-contracted agencies to review performance and CSBG funded activities. Continued the Organization Standards Assessment and organization of Policies and Procedures required by Federal Regulations for conducting business as a Community Action Agency. PGI finished 2019 at 100% completion with zero change requests from CSD. In 2019, Project GO CSBG Staff was recognized by CSD as the Top Performer relative to the Annual Report on Organizational Standards, and CSD requested our permission to share our report with the entire State Network, as an example of what striving for perfection looks like.

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