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One-Year Extension for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Housing Program

Original title: Motion Approving an Amendment to Exercise a One (1)-Year Extension of the Not-for-Profit Service Agreement Between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Fellowship Recovery Community Organization, Inc., for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Housing Program - $30,000 - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

June 30, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action ensures the continued operation of a specific housing program for residents dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues for the next year, utilizing $30,000 in city funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Fellowship Recovery Community Organization, Inc.

The organization receives a one-year contract extension and $30,000 in funding to continue its housing program.

Residents of Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4

Residents in these districts have continued access to the mental health and substance abuse housing program for the next year.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 30, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale has approved a one-year extension of its service agreement with the Fellowship Recovery Community Organization, Inc. The city will provide $30,000 to support the organization's mental health and substance abuse housing program.

Key Facts

The City of Fort Lauderdale approved a one-year extension for a service agreement with Fellowship Recovery Community Organization, Inc.
The extension provides $30,000 in funding for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Housing Program.
The program serves residents within Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
The motion was passed as a consent motion.
The file number for this legislative action is 25-0678.
The motion was introduced on June 9, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this funding?

The funding is for a one-year extension of a housing program focused on mental health and substance abuse support.

Which areas of the city are covered by this program?

The program serves residents in Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

How much money is the city providing?

The city is providing $30,000 for the one-year extension.

Why It Matters

This action ensures the continued operation of a specific housing program for residents dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues for the next year, utilizing $30,000 in city funds.

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Continued Funding for Housing Services

The city is maintaining its commitment to mental health and substance abuse housing by extending an existing agreement rather than seeking new providers.

City of Fort Lauderdale Fellowship Recovery Community Organization, Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationFellowship Recovery Community Organization, Inc.“The non-profit organization receiving the contract extension.”Map →

organizationCity of Fort Lauderdale“The municipal government providing the funding.”Map →

Sources

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