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31 <br /> Successes <br /> As a small Continuum of Care, OCPEH expanded its impact by partnering with other local <br /> homeless systems on federal funding opportunities. County government has increased its <br /> commitment to address system needs and prioritized funding for two (2) main drivers of inequity <br /> in the current system by investing in Permanent Supportive Housing expansion and funding for <br /> Bridge Housing for this current year. <br /> County and local governments have also supported the expansion of life-saving inclement <br /> weather sheltering with plans for greater collaboration and capacity in 2024 and 2025. OCPEH <br /> has also leveraged Managed Care Organization (Alliance Health)funding to address a homeless <br /> system gap. OCPEH continues to perform well during federal funding competitions, increasing <br /> the funding that is available for homeless system services. <br /> The Road Ahead <br /> North Carolina's decision to expand Medicaid opens new opportunities to provide housing and <br /> related supports to more people experiencing homelessness in this community. Homeless system <br /> partners will need training and support to be able to utilize these funds (e.g. with Alliance Health's <br /> various housing-related programs). OCPEH continues to work with regional partners to identify <br /> and recruit providers to Orange County to address system gaps. <br /> OCPEH has been increasing engagement with people with direct knowledge of the local <br /> homeless system in system design, planning, and assessment, and will continue this focus in the <br /> year to come. This includes the recently initiated Technical Assistance through the local HUD <br /> office, as well as a collaborative Youth Homeless Systems Initiative grant that is being coordinated <br /> by Central Pines Regional Council. <br /> This overview of the Partnership's efforts serves as a basis for more in-depth discussion of <br /> OCPEH planned for a spring 2025 Board of Commissioners' work session. <br /> Blake Rosser, Housing Director, introduced Homelessness Program Manager Danielle <br /> Butler, who recently joined the Housing Department. Blake Rosser made the following <br /> presentation: <br /> Slide #1 <br /> nORANGECOUNTY <br /> 0 HOUSING DEPARTMENT <br /> Orange County Partnership to End <br /> Homelessness (OCPEH) Data Report <br /> December 10,2024 <br /> Slide #2 <br />