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Rise Rise, Incorporated 8406 Sunset Road Northeast Spring Lake Park, Minnesota (612) 786-8334 FAX: 786-0008 An Afftrmative Action Eraployer December 24, 1997 55432-1387 ,! Ms. Sylvia Frolik Zoning Administrator City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW Ramsey, MN 55903 Dear Ms. Frolik: On behalf of Rise, Incorporated, and the people we serve each year, we are submitting this CDBG application to the City of Ramsey to request funding for Anoka CIP, a new Rise program located in the Anoka Enterprise Park. We are asking for a grant of $3,000 to be used to purchase capital equipment and other items needed for the start-up of the program: we anticipate total expenses will come to $146,250. Anoka CIP is a Day Training and Habilitation Program (DTH) developed to meet the needs of graduates from the Anoka-Hennepin School District and other individuals with severe disabilities. This program will provide job training and placement, therapies when needed, vocational support services and will increase self-esteem and relationships with peers. Anoka CIP was formed because of an exciting collaboration between the City ofAnoka, Anoka County, the Anoka Enterprise Park businesses, and Rise. The partnership occurred because of a need to provide services to Anoka residents with specialized needs. Since existing programs were not able to accommodate these individuals, the county asked Rise to develop a program for them. And the City of Anoka helped make this idea a reality by approving the location of the program in the park. The 30 businesses in Enterprise Park were very supportive of Rise's presence also. The development of Anoka CIP through this unique effort between government and the non- profit and for-profit sectors demonstrates strong community involvement. It reflects a community's interest in helping people with disabilitie~ become valued and productive citizens regar, dless of the severity of their disabilities. Rise is pleased with its long-term presence in the Anoka community and the opportunity to provide services to its residents. Construction of Rise's 13,000 square foot building began in October and completion of it is expected in late January or early February. Initially, 20 people will be served and an additional 25 persons will be added over several years. A CDBG from the City of Ramsey will help with the early development of the program. Committed to integration, employment, attd bzdependence for all people through service excellence.