Social Services Committee Meeting 4-9-2026

The City of Evanston Social Services Committee held a meeting on April 9, 2026, focusing primarily on the allocation and management of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for public service programs. Staff presented a proposal to reallocate some CDBG funds to existing public service programs addressing affordable housing and homelessness prevention, aiming to streamline spending and meet HUD's timeliness requirements. The committee approved the motion to adopt this funding approach, allowing staff flexibility to manage federal and local funds efficiently while maintaining overall allocation amounts. Additionally, the committee discussed the recent award of $149,337 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, which will increase funding for homelessness goals by over 20%, with plans to review allocation strategies in the upcoming May meeting. The committee also considered canceling the June meeting due to a lack of agenda items requiring action.