Rapid Re-Housing Program: A Case Study

Housing First, Consumer Choice, and Harm Reduction for Homeless Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis. American Journal of Public Health, 94 (4), 651-656 . Retrieved June 14, 2008, from database.

Out of all the states in the America, Hawaii holds the third highest rate of homelessness. Homelessness is a pressing issue that has taken a harmful toll on all of those residing in Hawaii and the tourism industry, a main source of revenue for the island. In the state, the source of income of people exceeds the amount needed to purchase or withhold a stable and permanent residency. This, along with the combination of policies, bills, and relocations exacerbate the problem of homelessness. Therefore, when viewed from a societal level, evidence indicates that undertaking the expansion of affordable housing to combat homelessness in Hawaii is more effective than managing the problem and perpetuating it.

The Compass Housing Alliance has long history of assisting people in need, dating back to the 1920s. The Compass Housing Alliance was originally the Lutheran Sailors and Loggers Mission in Pioneer Square, which was founded by Rev. Otto and Mrs. Alva Karlstrom. Their mission was to follow the Good Samaritan, by helping those in need. The Lutheran Mission included services such as a chapel, reading room, Americanization school, a kitchen, bedding (mattresses on the floor), and a postal desk. In 1926, the Lutheran Mission was renamed Lutheran Compass Mission. Because of the Depression, the homeless population grew rapidly in the 1930s. As a result, the Karlstroms went to a fund-raising tour, which covered 10,000 miles and fifteen states in the

Follow-up and after care services will be formulated on a case by case basis while keeping the client’s self-determination and safety in mind. The Tarrant County Homeless Youth Program (TCHYP) will be providing three months of aftercare and wrap-around services while the clients acclimate to their new living arrangements. Case managers will be conducting one home visit or phone interview per month to ensure that the clients are staying on track and to offer additional service the clients may need. Transportation will also be provided and the participating clients who resided at the (TCHYP) will be able to return back and be part of any classes/curriculum, such as, computer labs, life skills, spiritual enrichment, and any other program available

Federal Housing assistance was created to help low-income families, the disable and the elderly afford a decent home to live. The government spends billions of dollars each year to make sure this program remains effective. However, people are remaining on the wait lists for years and years and do not make it to the top of the list. Why is that? I find this to be very unacceptable. The reason the wait list is so long is that there is no time frame for people to be on this program. I would recommend implementing a program that allows individuals who are receiving the housing assistance to remain on the program for 2-4 years. This will only apply to individuals who are able to work. This will not apply to the elderly or the disabled. To help

Also, I would like to schedule our meeting for Wednesday, October 11th at 1:30pm-3:30pm. Please let me know if you would be available at this time. If not, please let me know a couple of alternative dates and times, and I can then check my schedule and let you know.

Proposition HHH is the “Homelessness Reduction and Prevention, Housing, and Facilities Bond”(“City Proposes $1.2 billion Bond to House the Homeless”, n.d.). This measure will establish a 1.2 billion bond that will create funding towards permanent supportive housing, conventional affordable housing without services, shelters and other measures like portable showers and storage facilities (“City Proposes $1.2 billion Bond to House the Homeless”, n.d.). The main goal of this proposition is to reduce homelessness in the City of Los Angeles, by building 10,000 housing units over the next ten years (The Times Editorial Board, 2016). Furthermore, this measure needs two-thirds votes to pass in the November 2016 election.

Did you want me to go ahead and book you Monday to Thursday, and we can change the dates once they are confirmed?

Despite slow household growth in the last decade, there are several factors that indicate the housing market is set to rebound. The economy has seen a current increase in the number of people who are renting living spaces, whether they be apartment or homes (Searcey, 2015). As there continues to be a higher demand for rentals, especially in heavily populated cities, the rent pricing will increase. Justifying high rent prices, when comparable to purchasing a home, will be difficult to do. According to the National Association of Realtors, a large portion of Americans are allocating a large share of their income for housing. Economists predict that home buyers will continue to rise as long as the economy

Margarett Kannard; biological mother and Lenora Burdine; public defender appeared at the last scheduled court hearing on 03/21/2016; for the adoption of the Defer Delinquency Adjudication Proceeding (DDAP) agreement. However this hearing was continued due to John not being present for hearing, due to being placed in Children’s Recovery Center, and waiting to be admitted to Tulsa Boys Home.

I hope you all are doing well. I am sorry but all those dates are booked up because I am The Blue Wahoos photographer again this year so that is why so many of those days are taken. Here are the days that I have open for this month; 14, 22, 23, 24, 25 and in May I have the 2nd, 4, 13, 14, 16, 23. Please let me know if any of those work and we can go from there. Madison if you have any examples of what style you like or any Pinterest examples you can email them to this email. I apologize for not having those dates available. Looking forward to it!

Methods Participants Participants (270 participants overall) will be recruited at Kern County Homeless Shelters. (Thus, cluster sampling will be used.)The criteria is that the individuals must be 18 years or older, must be homeless (defined as living on the streets or in a shelter for at least 3 weeks). The individual’s eligibility will be determined if the criteria is met.The amount of participants is justified due to the sensitive nature of the subject and due to numerous factors indicating homelessness. It is also a good amount that reflects the ideal homeless population in Kern County and it leaves the margin of error at 5% and 95% confidence level. Procedures Participants will be informed thoroughly of research and its intention

When I opened my calendar, to schedule our coffee, I found that I am supposed to be in Phoenix, on 24 August! I am free 19, 20, 21 August. I'm so sorry that I forgot about the trip to Phoenix. If the 19th, 20th, or 21st won't work, let me know and I will see what else I can shake loose.

As far as dates go, I know I had previously said I was not able to attend the fashion show, but my class times have changed since then. I’m sure you’ve already made reservations/plans already for the event, but in the event that you haven’t, I am free to go! Additionally, I am able to do the October 1st event and the December 7th evening time. I have class in the morning and night on December 8th, however, I do have a break from 12:20 - 6pm. I could come for a little if that would help?

I’d like to welcome everyone today and thank you all for showing interest in this new and exciting housing program. You have all made a great decision in coming here today in interest to invest.