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“What I am most proud of is that we, as a community, have kept asking what’s next and how [we can] do it better…”
~ Dawn Gilman
PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEMS JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT COVID-19, JUNE 25, COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
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PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEMS JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT COVID-19, June 25 https://community.solutions/public-health-and-homeless-response-systems-join-forces-to-combat-covid-19/
• State – Waiting on notification from the State • Recently recognized for our innovative solution
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The Office on Homelessness requested proposals from each CoC outlining the additional funds requested, how funds would be used, and other resources in the community. The proposals also included innovative strategies CoCs would use to address the current climate. Below are examples of innovative strategies from the proposals: Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) – THHI plans to use the additional funding to address the immediate needs of those who are unsheltered and who are residing in motels/hotels to link them with permanent housing. THHI partners with the Bay Area Apartment Association and will conduct a Mega Virtual Speed Leasing event to rapidly rehouse these individuals and families. Virtual Speed Leasing brings landlords and potential tenants together virtually to address housing needs, and link tenants with landlords who have housing available. THHI plans to invite 200 households to the next event, representing 600 homeless residents who could possibly receive a permanent housing solution. This event will take place every other month throughout the year. Changing Homelessness (Duval) – Changing Homelessness has a goal to move all persons in hotels/motels into permanent housing. To accomplish this goal, the CoC will commit to a 1-year collaboration with the National Alliance to End Homelessness to learn best practices and accelerate positive housing outcomes with the funding. The CoC has already received feedback that all partners will commit to the collaboration with NAEH to support the CoCs goal. Volusia/Flagler County Coalition for the Homeless – Volusia/Flagler will use the ESG-CV funds to replicate a rapid rehousing model that was used for veterans homelessness in 2015. The model includes intensive outreach, noncongregate shelter, housing locators, and intensive case management to transition families into housing. ESG-CV funds will also be used to provide medium term support and case management to ensure stability for those placed in permanent housing, as opposed to short term assistance which can result in repeat requests for assistance and no plan for self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast (Indian River, St Lucie, Martin) – Treasure Coast plans to use the ESG-CV funding to provide rental assistance to prevent homelessness. Funds will also be used for case management coordinators who will be responsible for maximizing collaboration with member agencies and providing coordinated entry to expedite the intake process. The CoC is also planning a landlord incentive program to improve retention of landlords and provide support and training to tenants on expectations. Collier County – Collier County plans to use the ESG-CV funding to prevent the loss of permanent housing through rental assistance. Additionally, they plan to support rapid rehousing of those who are unsheltered or in congregate shelter. The CoC has started discussing partnerships with landlords to provide individual leases for three/four-bedroom homes and new complexes that are willing to provide permanent housing. The CoC plans to continue using the principles of Six Sigma to manage processes, reduce error, and remove defects. The overall strategy of the CoC is to use the funding as a long-term investment towards a solutions-based community plan of early intervention to end homelessness. DCF was recently obligated an additional $65 million in the second wave of funding of ESGCV. This first wave of $20M will provide needed data on spending and need in the community before obligating the second wave of funding. Proposals for the second wave will also include how funds were used in the first wave, performance outcomes related to permanent housing/successful prevention, reductions in temporary housing, and forecasted need. ESG-CV1 - $20,384,797 ESG-CV2 - $65,511,297 Current Status of Amendments – The Executive Office of the Governor (EOG) requested to review DCF’s plan for allocating funds. DCF has not received approval from the EOG to proceed with ESG-CV funding.
Collaborative Applicant Update
Shelter Task Force
• Shelter Protocol updated
• RNC
• Shelter COVID-19 testing
40 HH
50%
PSH
RRH and HOPWA
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Numbers in shelter
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Racial Equity Education
• Planning a Community Webinar • All Things Diverse
• Dr. Tammy Hodo • Race relations and its impact
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Host one 60-minute community partners webinar about the current issues surrounding race in America and its impact on African Americans. During this interactive webinar, we will: • Examine the dimensions of diversity to include concepts, social constructs, and vocabulary. • The vocabulary surrounding implicit biases and the units of socialization. • Overview of what implicit biases are and how microaggressions impact those in marginalized communities.
Collaborative Applicant Update
Exciting Opportunities for Growth!
• Snapshot: A High-Level Review of the Regional Approach to Homelessness in Jacksonville, FL
• Jacksonville Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Learning Collaborative: • Best Practices for RRH in an Effective Crisis Response System
• Kicked off – June 30th
• Coordinated Entry Committee Reboot – meeting Friday, July 10th
