Ending Homelessness in the Triangle

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745652481203536562009-07-16T06:51:48.863-05:00Ending Homelessness in the TriangleThis blog is devoted to providing updated information and ongoing discussions about activities throughout the Triangle area of North Carolina that are ending homelessness.Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-29516493826024144152008-03-28T06:59:00.001-05:002008-03-28T07:02:44.655-05:002008 Triangle Point-In-Time Homeless Count Reveals 1,929 Homeless in Triangle

RALEIGH--The 2008 Triangle Point-In-Time Count revealed there are currently at least 1,929 homeless men, women and children in the Triangle living on the streets and in homeless shelters. The one-night count conducted by homeless service providers throughout Durham, Orange and Wake counties further revealed:· There were 291 children (15 percent of the total homeless count) lived in

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-17431629144158239602008-03-10T08:33:00.001-05:002008-03-10T08:35:31.880-05:00The Daily Tarheel

Check out what the Daily Tarheel contributed to ending homelessness.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-52375517309557795162008-02-18T08:24:00.001-05:002008-02-18T08:25:49.384-05:00PHC in Shelters

The Mayor of San Francisco is trying to bring Project Homeless Connect into two city-wide homeless shelters. Take a look at this blog.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-39648244278488676522008-02-11T08:02:00.000-05:002008-02-11T08:04:42.230-05:00The Homeless Guy

I added a link, over to the right, that takes you to a blog of the homeless guy. His post on Christianity and the Bible from this weekend is pretty interesting. A good perspective to remember.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-83401048093909347692008-02-01T07:50:00.000-05:002008-02-01T07:57:20.157-05:00Point In Time Count

Well, the night before last was the Point In Time Count for the State of North Carolina. This year for me was a bit more frustrating than usual. The team I was on, didn't count anyone as homeless this year in the street count. We had sites in West Raleigh around the fairgrounds area. It is always challenging when you come across campsites where people are clearly staying, but there is no one

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-46873997645514985312008-01-17T08:42:00.000-05:002008-01-17T08:43:04.356-05:00DAHC Executive Director Position

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION available at Durham Affordable Housing Coalition (DAHC), a well established and respected nonprofit affordable housing services and advocacy agency. Duties include development and management of $ 500,000+ budget; management of a nine person staff; and housing policy development and advocacy work with 15-person Board of Directors and others.Salary: Competitive salary

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-71996372361333200562008-01-16T07:48:00.002-05:002008-01-16T07:50:39.473-05:00More data on Housing First

Seattle recently released a report demonstrating the success of its housing first program. Follow this link.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-68721363552233980662008-01-11T08:10:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:11:42.981-05:00On A Sad Note

Maryland Alphonso Williams, a respected humanitarian and a loving father and husband, died on Sunday, January 6, 2008, at his home surrounded by loving family and friends. Mr. Williams had a long, heroic struggle with cancer and became an inspiration to many by always refusing to be defined by his disease. On Friday he had given an impassioned speech to a large gathering in Durham; Saturday he

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-68060990731477812302008-01-11T07:59:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:09:36.538-05:00Some research

Happy New Year. It has been a bit since I've written on the blog. I was able to get away for the Christmas Holidays and have been busy since I've been back. However, some great research is available that focuses on developing a typology for homeless families. Check it out here.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-10751989781591208262007-12-19T15:33:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:37:18.469-05:00Triathalons for homelessness

Robyn Fehrman and her sister dedicated their 2007 triathlon seasons to raising awareness about homelessness and raising funds for Genesis Home- a housing and supportive services program for homeless families in Durham, NC. With the help of many friends and community members, the Tri to End Homelessness campaign has been a phenomenal success! They raised nearly $6,000 to support Genesis Home’s

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-17086840122246506872007-12-17T08:10:00.001-05:002007-12-17T08:11:52.454-05:00

It's a busy time of year, but some great things continue to happen. Take a look at this article about how Portland's business community has stepped up to the plate to help with street people.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-29610454283019238552007-12-03T08:17:00.000-05:002007-12-03T08:20:22.973-05:00Orange County 10 Year Plan Staff Needed

Homeless Programs CoordinatorHousing and Community DevelopmentPosting 9049-1029Description: Provide leadership in the effort to implement the Orange County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness working closely with the Partnership to End Homelessness Executive Team and other community partners. Develop a comprehensive understanding of available housing options including Housing First as well as the

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-52089152346826434902007-11-12T08:12:00.000-05:002007-11-12T08:21:02.852-05:00Two different stories

This weekend was a busy weekend for the news media as this week begins the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. The NY Times had an interesting article that is talking about the successes of "wet housing." It's difficult to imagine the challenges associated with severe alcohol addiction and the experiences of trauma these Vietnam vets experienced.On the flip side, we have a story of

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-42394547261140902892007-11-09T07:56:00.000-05:002007-11-09T08:05:51.336-05:00The good news and the bad news.

Within the last few days, HUD announced a drop in the number of chronic homeless people. The success of 1) targeting the most at-risk folks who are the high-end users of all sorts of services, and 2) moving them into permanent housing seems to be working. CBS even picked up the story. That's the good news.The bad news is that nearly a quarter of all those who are homeless are veterans. Notice

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-56972001139726888552007-11-07T16:59:00.000-05:002007-11-07T17:04:07.490-05:00The debate goes on....

The last couple of days, I've been involved in a debate about what should we be doing to deal with the homeless situation? Everyone agrees that it is problematic for people to be living on the street, but what is the most timely way in which to deal with it?Some say, "Let's create more shelter beds so that people can have a place to sleep."Others (myself included) argue, "We've been building

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-59817464485988373852007-10-27T09:14:00.000-05:002007-10-27T09:23:36.864-05:00Project Homeless Connects were successful -share your stories

Thursday morning was rainy and I was a bit worried when I got up. The temperature had dropped overnight and we had three Project Homeless Connects, one each in Wake, Durham, and Orange County. However, despite the rain, it seems that all three events were successful. In total over 850 homeless people received services.I was priviledged to be coordinating volunteers for the Raleigh event which was

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-74015890860519435732007-10-23T07:08:00.001-05:002007-10-23T07:12:43.913-05:00DTH on the Orange County Plan

The Daily Tar Heel is the newspaper for UNC-CH. They have a great story on Orange County's 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Check it out.And here is a great Q & A session with NC's Senator Richard Burr. We've come a long way in North Carolina to have a Senatory who can talk about this.Sorry for the short snipits, but the three Project Homeless Connects are two days away and I'm

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-16243424314978860272007-10-22T14:00:00.001-05:002007-10-22T14:00:51.779-05:00Wimington Needs a Project Coordinator for its 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness

10-Year Plan to End Chronic HomelessnessProject ManagerA community collaboration, coordinated by United Way of the Cape Fear Area, seeks a manager to provide leadership in implementing the 10-Year Plan that will develop housing options, support services, and enhance collaboration among the initiative’s partners.Work includes significant community engagement activities, fundraising, strategic

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-48929646519902453582007-10-16T14:47:00.000-05:002007-10-16T14:49:06.187-05:00The countdown begins

Three Project Homeless Connects are happening next Thursday throughout the Triangle. For more information go to TUW's website.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-4598540947384904282007-10-10T12:00:00.001-05:002007-10-10T12:33:51.138-05:00Pathways to Wealth Conference

The last couple of days I've been to a conference on asset building. It was hosted by the IDA and Asset Buildling Collaborative of North Carolina and EITC Carolinas. There were many workshops about the differing types of financial literacy curriculums, how to set-up IDA's, how to promote entrepreneurial businesses. The conference also reminded me that over the years the federal government

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-5171537845681001162007-10-04T07:02:00.001-05:002007-10-04T07:14:27.165-05:00If I had a dollar for every time it was said....

Take a look at this story from Wilmington, NC. Did you notice where one of the concerns from the elected officials was that if Wilmington had a really good program, more people would come to Wilmington. Isn't that odd? Last night at a meeting of the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, some folks were concerned that if this plan is really successful, more people would come to Chapel

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-88004252036762805102007-10-04T06:58:00.000-05:002007-10-04T07:00:04.061-05:00Have emergency housing and feeding programs failed?

Check out this interesting post from LA's Homeless Blog. It asks a key question about whether or not emergency shelters and feeding programs have failed. What do you think?

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-81609633191159107732007-10-02T07:51:00.000-05:002007-10-02T08:04:06.556-05:00Lessons from Ikebana

Ikebana is that Japanese art of arranging flowers. Now you may ask, why on earth is Ikebana being discussed in a blog on homelessness? Well, here is the story.This past weekend a friend of mine and I from the Durham Shambhala Center made a commitment to do some Ikebana arrangements for a wedding. On Friday evening, we went to pick flowers at Harland Creek Farm and then around the corner to the

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-68228226232363861402007-09-27T07:58:00.000-05:002007-09-27T08:02:04.557-05:00Yet another job opportunity

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESDIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Website: www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/[Print Version]Position: COMMUNITY DEVEL SPEC IIVacancy Number: 4460-0010-0000-135Salary Grade: 74Salary Range: $43474 - $71857Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESDivision: DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH/DD/SA SERVType of Appointment:

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564558648556905520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074565248120353656.post-52243211331588986242007-09-22T08:11:00.000-05:002007-09-22T08:20:59.790-05:00Evaluation of the Skid Row Collaborative

The Urban Institute released an short evaluation paper on the Skid Row Collaborative . They compared the housing milestones of those entering permanent housing under the collaborative with those who were receiving Shelter Plus Care Vouchers. The housing retention rate for the service enriched permanent housing provided through the Skid Row Collaborative was 59% compared to the S+C group which was

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