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<br />4 <br /> <br />without a financial safety net to support them in doing so. The outcomes of referring clients to the Emergency <br />Housing Assistance Program yielded the critical financial support for our clients to obtain and retain housing for <br />themselves and their families. <br />The continuation of this program is not just about paying for housing for folks; it is truly about welcoming <br />people home. <br />Keith Patterson, Orange County Local Reentry Council <br />The Local Reentry Council is tasked with helping formerly incarcerated individual address the barriers faced <br />when reentering society. One of the most pressing issued is housing. Housing not only provides shelter but <br />also the security needed to take someone from survival mode to a place of focus and hope. The LRC receives <br />funding that is limited in amount and designated use. It is through our work with Orange County Housing and <br />Community Development that we have been able to meet the needs of many of our clients. Instead of having <br />to tell a client that, “we cannot help you”, we have been able to turn to a community partner and access <br />resources that decrease the chances of recidivism. It is because of such partnerships that we have been able <br />to function as a community of agencies working to effectively support the community at large. The continued <br />support of the Emergency Housing Assistance will help to strengthen the efforts of multiple agencies providing <br />wrap-a-round services to at-risk populations in Orange County. <br /> <br />Affordable Housing Provider <br />Katie Palmer, Resident Services Coordinator <br />Thank so very much for this much-needed update. I am especially appreciative for this resource on behalf of <br />my residents at INCHUCO- Chase Park and Elliott Woods Apartments. <br /> <br />Orange County Resident Testimonials <br />Three resident testimonials shared by Katie Palmer: <br />The rental assistance program was a Godsend. It helped me be able to focus on staying healthy for my <br />children and not worry about being put out KJ <br />God is awesome! Thank you so much for your assistance. ST <br />THANK YOU SO MUCH! You're an Angel!!! MS <br /> <br />Resident Testimonials from the Orange County Housing Helpline <br />I do not think you understand the stress and worry that has been lifted off my shoulders. This will allow me to <br />get back on track so much. I truly hope your organization knows how much of a life safer this help is. Thank <br />you again for everything. <br />I cannot describe how grateful I am for the help and how stunned I am to be in this place and how incredible it <br />has been to work with you guys and experience genuine kindness without judgment regarding my <br />12