“Working Together In Dufferin” January 17, 2018 Introduce yourself “Working Together In Dufferin”

SHIP’S Mission Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

Poverty Reduction Project This 2 year project is funded by the province under the Local Poverty Reduction Fund, and administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. It is focused on the homeless population of Dufferin , (particularly individuals experiencing chronic, episodic and hidden homelessness.)

1. Community Partnerships Project Components 1. Community Partnerships Developing deeper partnerships Finding opportunities to collaborate Share resources  1. Letters of support from DC and other agencies. 2. Deeply believe in DC MOVES, and the Poverty Reduction Task Force’s collaborative approach.

Wars of Nations are fought to change maps… but

map change” “Wars of poverty are fought to But wars of poverty are fought to map change.” – Muhammad Ali

Project Components 2. Research System Map of homelessness service providers Evaluation report and project results Data collection Research and Evaluation is so critical to inform future decision making and resource spending, and for future grant applications

Project Components 3. Financial Flex Fund Provide access to a “Flex Fund” that will assist homeless individuals in Dufferin County. Approximately $1,500 can be applied for

“what do you need to break your cycle of homelessness.” Support will vary for each applicant based on their answer to: “what do you need to break your cycle of homelessness.”

Fund is intended as a “hand up” and as a “bridge support” Hand UP, not hand out. Bridge support to aid someone on their recovery path.

Examples of Flex Fund Use Some possible examples of how the Flex Fund could be used are: Housing Housing – eg. first and last month rent, bed bug free bed, utility costs)

Examples of Flex Fund Use Some possible examples of how the Flex Fund could be used are: Housing Food security Food Security – eg. (access, groceries, pots and pans),

Examples of Flex Fund Use Some possible examples of how the Flex Fund could be used are: Vocational support Vocational support - (transportation to job interviews, licensing, insurance, training course, workshops, clothing, books),

Examples of Flex Fund Use Some possible examples of how the Flex Fund could be used are: Social Opportunities Groups that provide a break from social exclusion Social Opportunities - (groups that provide a break from social exclusion, childcare) and the needs of children (seasonal clothing, uniform, transportation and community access).

Currently 24 individuals have been assisted via Flex Fund Community partnerships have assisted individuals find and maintain housing

Currently 24 individuals have been assisted via Flex Fund 70 % of participants requested housing related assistance Community partnerships have assisted individuals find and maintain housing

Working Together Working together, through initiatives like this project, DC MOVES, and the Poverty Reduction Task Force we can increase our collective impact and improve people’s lives. I invite you to join us as we work together in Dufferin County.

For more information, visit us at www.shipshey.ca Thank you! Thank you! Questions? Email earl.phillips@shipshey.ca or call 519-215-7051 For more information, visit us at www.shipshey.ca Email and phone. Cards are available on table ?