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Orange County Affordable Housing <br /> ORANGE COUNTY Advisory Board (AHAB) <br /> Meeting Minutes <br /> HOUSING DEPARTMENT <br /> Tuesday,June 11, 2024 <br /> 300 W Tryon St. <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Rachel: Expressed gratitude for joining the meeting. Presented a broad overview of her <br /> presentation on homelessness in the county, detailing the ideal response system for housing <br /> emergencies and the county's current initiatives, particularly the OCPEH (Orange County <br /> Partnership to End Homelessness). Highlighted a reduction in veteran homelessness and <br /> addressed racial disparities, noting that 56%of homeless individuals are African American, <br /> who constitute only 12%of the county's population. Over$1 million in HUD dollars has been <br /> dedicated in 2023 to combat homelessness. Shared contact information for further <br /> engagement with the Partnership. <br /> Dion Graham:Asked about performance differences in the system between this year and last <br /> year. <br /> Rachel: Noted fewer COVID-related disruptions, improved public health interventions, <br /> quicker assistance to people in need, and fewer shelter closures. <br /> Andrew: Questioned if"MOU" stands for Memorandum of Understanding. <br /> Rachel: Confirmed that an MOU is a memorandum of understanding that is presented by the <br /> partnership for the board's consideration. <br /> Monica:Thanked Rachel for her presentation and inquired about actions the board could <br /> undertake to support the initiatives. <br /> Rachel: Noted that the OCPEH has applied for multiple funding sources. She emphasized <br /> that the board could encourage providers to participate in the county's coordinated entry <br /> efforts for homelessness. <br /> Holly: Expressed satisfaction with the progress made towards decreasing racial disparities in <br /> her community. <br /> MZ K: Raised concerns about the lack of resources available during the pandemic for <br /> individuals caring for sick family members, questioning if surveys are being conducted to <br /> assess current impacts. <br /> Rachel: Highlighted ongoing efforts in eviction diversion and mentioned other strategies <br /> undergoing trial and error throughout the state. <br /> Matthew:Thanked Rachel for her presentation and contributions. <br /> Rachel: Reiterated her gratitude for the opportunity to present to the board. <br /> V. Review of Existing Orange County Affordable Housing Data <br />