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014 <br /> existing program to help public housing residents achieve economic <br /> independence and self sufficiency; and (2 ) to establish a training <br /> and counseling program for homeowners. At this time, there are no <br /> plans to eliminate any units from the public housing inventory. <br /> B. Section 8 <br /> PROGRAM # OF UNITS <br /> Section 8 Existing Certificates 403 <br /> Section 8 Existing Vouchers 101 <br /> Section 8 Moderate Rehab 97 <br /> Section 8 New Construction 90 <br /> C. Other <br /> PROGRAM # OF UNITS <br /> Farmers Home 515 Program 81 <br /> HUD Loan Management Program 26 <br /> Section 236 53 <br /> iii. Inventory of Facilities and Services for Homeless <br /> Persons. The Inter-Faith Council (IFC) operates the homeless <br /> shelter serving the entire County. The facility has been <br /> rehabilitated and operated with funds from many sources, including <br /> private fund-raising, HUD funds under the McKinney Act for homeless <br /> assistance and other HUD funds through the Towns of Chapel Hill and <br /> Carrboro and Orange County, and energy funds from the N.C. Housing <br /> Finance Agency, rent and utilities from the Town of Chapel Hill, <br /> and contributions from other local governments. The IFC Shelter <br /> has a total overnight sleeping capacity of 32 men and 18 women, and <br /> operates at capacity most nights. The projected total shelter <br /> visitors for 1993 is expected to be 950 adults and 95 children. The <br /> Shelter also offers a Community Kitchen providing meals to anyone <br /> in need. No other overnight shelter for homeless persons exists in <br /> the County. Both IFC and Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM) <br /> operate emergency programs that offer financial assistance for <br /> rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, or other necessities to <br /> families in imminent risk of homelessness. <br /> iv. Inventory of Supportive Housing for Non-Homeless Persons <br /> with Special Needs. An inventory of the few residential facilities <br /> and services for populations with other special needs reflects the <br /> community' s non-institutional approach to housing for these <br /> populations. A current review of existing facilities reveals that <br /> the limited, inadequate housing options for persons with special <br /> needs cannot offer the degree of care consider by human services <br /> 11 <br />