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City of McAllen, Texas Adopted Budget 2025

Strategic Business Plan

Goal 7: Improve Workforce Preparedness (Continued)

Total
Department / Estimated Budget
No. Objective Time- line Project Status - Rationale
Agency FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Cost
Motivated low-income and
low-skilled adults receive
comprehensive services:
VIDA funded to City career counseling, intensive
7�2�02 assist in workforce Ongoing Program $500,000 $600,000 case management, tuition,
development Commission books, and emergency
assistance to ensure high
College graduation rates and
to successfully join skilled
workforce�
El Milagro Clinic provides
access to affordable primary,
disease prevention and
Health Clinic Facility- El City behavioral health services to
7�2�03 Ongoing Program $280,000 $280,000 the low-income population of
Milagro Commission the RGV� Programs funded
by Development Corporation
as part of the original mission
(per ballot 1997)�
Non-profit is a funding
source for small businesses
and start-ups which do not
LIFT: Funding for Small City have access to traditional
7�2�04 Ongoing Program $200,000 $200,000 financing. Grants available
Business & Startups Commission for 0% interest loans and
consultations to small
business owners and
entrepreneurs in McAllen�
Agency provides multi-family
City transitional housing units
7�2�05 Christian’s Manor New Program $0 $170,000 with beneficiaries encouraged
Commission to pursue higher education
opportunities�
Agency provides Home
Affordable Homes City Repair, Renewal, and New
7�2�06 of South Texas, Inc� Ongoing Program $147,625 $147,625 Home Construction services
(AHSTI) Commission to first time home owners,
elderly, and low to moderate
income residents of McAllen�
City Funding is for palliative
7�2�07 Comfort House Ongoing Program $130,000 $130,000
Commission hospice center in the city�
Non-profit agency provides
emergency shelter,
City
7�2�08 Women Together- Commission Annual Varies $15,000 $15,000 transitional housing, and
supportive services programs
Mujeres Unidas
for victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault�

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