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"More is being done now than ever in our community's history to help the homeless. Never have all the local governments and homeless providers come together and reached consensus on how to get people off the streets and into jobs or supportive services."
- Darryl Martin
Assistant County Manager
Chair, SNRPC's Committee on Homelessness
 
Where Are We?
A plan that blends compassion with accountability dictates that we track our progress. July 2005 - 2006: Year One Accomplishments
Rapid progress on year one goals and action steps is evident from increased government funding to end homelessness. Highlights of accomplishments to date include:
Awarded funds through 2005 Continuum of Care Competition process—

   o 18 NEW units of Permanent housing for chronically homeless mentally ill
   o 75 NEW units of permanent housing for homeless veterans
   o 28 NEW units of transitional housing for homeless youth and young adults
Contributions to the homeless trust (this year $8,710; total in Trust Fund $11,810)
Homeless Youth Study completed
Development of the Public Awareness Campaign
City of Las Vegas adoption of 10 Year Plan to end Homelessness
300% increase in the utilization of the Homeless Management Information System

AB580 pilot projects in Mobile Community Outreach and Case Management for the Chronically Homeless

  o Provided some capital dollars which funded:
      o $200,000 for the build out of the 3rd Floor at Salvation Army
      o $10,000 to Nevada Health Centers for clinic on the property of Salvation          Army

  o $3,270,000 for direct services pilot projects around Mobile Crisis Intervention     and Case Management for the Chronically Homeless
      o Contracts awarded to:
              • OUTREACH – Organizations United To Reach Educate and Assist                 Chronic Homeless – our consortium of providers targeting the                  chronically homeless

              • HELP of Southern Nevada
              • US Vets
              • Straight from the Streets
              • Mojave Mental Health
              • Center for Independent Living
              • Salvation Army

                For year end results, click here.

              • Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
                For year end results, click here.

For further details about accomplishments in our first year, see:
Year One Annual Report (PDF)

 
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