Overview Current Situation The Need The Proposal Goals & Highlights Trinity Center & Partners Call to Action Q & A
Current Situation People sleep in cars, under bridges, doorways, trash areas, garages, bushes in parks and open space. In 2013 TC Housed 20 people for about 11 days In 2014 TC Housed about the same amount for 7 days Trinity Center facility is small and is not suitable for overnight stay beyond a few days emergency Other groups use the facility in the evening and; It is not available long term So, we began the search for another place. The WC Armory because Armories are used in other cities and counties Large enough, available, doable Cons: close to park and downtown Pros: close to park and downtown I think we all agree that while not ideal, shelters serve a purpose and can be one tool in our tool kit
Needs Collaborative Needs Assessment Housing Compassion & Support One step toward Zero 2016 Goals
Need Assessment Kyle’s Story: Kyle came to us as a referral from the streets of Berkeley where he was panhandling. Someone walked up, handed him a bus fare and said “Trinity Center has free showers, go there!” And he did. He was dirty, emotionally distressed and clearly needed help When we discovered that he was a Vet, it all made sense; we immediately referred him to the VA for services. He still needed our support so we worked with him until he was able to move into an apartment and we helped him get furniture. Kyle is now on his own, living in Fairfield but he visits regularly. We are helping him with his effort to obtain a service dog to help him with severe anxiety / PTSD
Collaboration makes a difference! Hospital – Respite Shelter Assessment Go Diagnosis Disability Benefits Housing
Collaboration We know that collaboration works Jo Elaine contracted a bacterial infection that paralyzed her right leg and slowly progressed to her entire right side. She was unable to work her 3 part time jobs. She lost her apartment after TC could no longer subsidize her rent. She lived in Concord Shelter for 9 months. Volunteers cared for her cat. TC helped her apply for and receive SSDI We partnered with County Hospital, Concord Respite Center, Concord Shelter, & Shelter Inc. but we stayed on the journey with her providing emotional support . Sadly, Jo Elaine passed away from her chronic illness in June after having lived a year in her own room with her cat Jasper. Housing was arranged by a Trinity Center volunteer. We feel blessed to have been a part of her life.
Trinity Center Proposal Winter Overnight Shelter, WC Armory Dec 13 – Mar 14 Trinity Center Members (30 – 50 max) Daily Hours: 6:00 pm – 7:00 am Daily Transportation to and from Trinity Center Intake & Basic services @ Trinity Center Storage for belongings Partner with homeless service agencies Challenges Cost of Armory - $40,000 for 3 months Staffing & Supply costs: $44,000 Approval by September Housing capacity: emergency, transitional, permanent Phases: Phase 1 – Winter Shelter Phase 2 – Case Management Goal to house as many people as possible by the end of the 90 days
What Would it Look Like? Basic Shelter - Supervised by staff and volunteers Members sign in at TC, transported to Armory, simple hot meal, bed and lights out Locked storage for belongings Members are transported to TC in the morning for breakfast, showers, laundry Dry – no alcohol/drugs Steering Committee for implementation Representative from each agency
Partners Anka Behavioral Health Berkeley Food & Housing Project – Roads Home Contra Costa Homeless Services Program CCC Network for Re-entry CCC Public Health Services Central County Outreach Services CC Interfaith Housing Shelter Inc. Zero 2016 Campaign
Status Quo or Something Else? Winter Shelter – WC Armory Will you support the effort? If not, other ideas? Zero 2016 Campaign Will you support the campaign? http://cmtysolutions.org/zero2016 Join WC Task Force on Homelessness: info@trinitycenterwc.org
Next Steps Become part of the solution: Join WC Task Force Next meeting August 26 Join the Winter Shelter Steering Committee Help Raise Funds Take the Zero 2016 Pledge
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