Agenda 7-a - Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness – 2018 Data Update

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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 20, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 7 -a SUBJECT: Oranae Countv Partnership to End Homelessness — 2018 Data Update DEPARTMENT: County Manager ATTACHMENT(S): 1. 2018 Homeless Infographic 2. Data Update PowerPoint INFORMATION CONTACT: Corey Root, 919 - 245 -2496 1 PURPOSE: To review updated data about homelessness in Orange County submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) earlier this year. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness ( OCPEH) was created in 2008 to coordinate funding and activities to end homelessness in Orange County. OCPEH is jointly funded by Orange County (39 %) and the Towns of Carrboro (15 %), Chapel Hill (41%), and Hillsborough (5 %). Homelessness in Orange County is up 13 %. OCPEH Coordinator Corey Root will present the updated data and discuss how current increases relate to identified gaps in the homeless service system, including rapid re- housing and street outreach programs. The Coordinator will also discuss how another identified gap, an accessible and housing- focused homeless shelter, would be filled if changes to the Good Neighbor Plan are adopted by the Town of Chapel Hill this Fall. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving the report. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle /traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the report as information and provide any comments or questions.