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DocuSign Envelope ID: EB294A71-C7D1-4EE4-8287-60A6149320D4 <br /> • Community Empowerment Fund (CEF}, which offers financial education, matching <br /> funds savings accounts, job and housing search help, and other services. <br /> • Veterans Administration for homeless veterans via referral. <br /> • Freedom House via memorandum of understanding for in-kind services, the <br /> Horizons Pro ram at UNC-Chapel Hili, and AA/NA groups, which support those <br /> with addiction and substance use issues. <br /> • Compass Center, which provides domestic violence workshops geared toward <br /> both women and children. <br /> • The Furniture Promect, organized by St. Thomas More volunteers and supported by <br /> IFC since its inception, helps furnish homes for graduates of IFC residential <br /> services. <br /> • PTA Thrift Shop and Club Nova Thrift Shop, which provides clothing vouchers <br /> valued at$100-150 for IFC residents <br /> Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) <br /> Please provide the following information about the proposed program: <br /> d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a <br /> Town/County priority/goal? <br /> As of September 2017, IFC is Orange County's lead provider of Permanent <br /> Supportive Housing. We took over the HUD Permanent Supportive Housing grant <br /> from Housing for New Hope, which no longer had capacity to function in Orange <br /> County. <br /> Recognized as a best practice, Permanent Supportive Housing works toward the <br /> Town and County goals of affordable housing and creating a place for everyone, <br /> regardless of mental health or physical disability. One full-time case manager works <br /> with 14 of the County's most vulnerable, chronically homeless residents, as <br /> determined by the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness. The case <br /> manager assists residents in obtaining and maintaining housing by providing security <br /> deposits, rent and utility assistance, and ensuring that residents can access needed <br /> resources. The case manager recruits landlords to provide market-rate housing units <br /> and supports positive relationships by troubleshooting issues with landlords and <br /> neighbors. Housing units are located throughout Orange County. <br /> Our Case Manager increases access to services through coordination and <br /> communication, increases communication of services and how to access <br /> them, and improves coordination of services. The case manager assists <br /> residents in securing and maintaining income, as well as makes referrals for <br /> resources such as clothing, identification, child care, and health insurance. The <br /> main role of the case manager is to make sure these residents have the support and <br /> resources they need to stay housed and thrive in our community. <br /> e) Describe the community creed or problem to be addressed in relation to the Chapel <br /> Hill Human Services Needs Assessment, Orange County BOCC Goals and Priorities, <br /> Town of Chapel Hill Council Goals, Carrboro Board Priorities, or other community <br /> priorities (i.e. Council/Board Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, <br /> DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1123#2018 2.06:13 PM Page 24 of 37 <br />