Agenda 10-19-2021; 7-a - Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 19, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 7-a SUBJECT: Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness — 2021 Data Update DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Waltz, 919-245-2496 1. 2021 Homeless Infographic 2. Data Update PowerPoint 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%). OCPEH Manager Rachel Waltz will present the updated data and discuss how current data relate to identified gaps in the homeless service system. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the report as information and provide any comments or questions.