Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas Douglas Argue Jonda Clemings

Acknowledgements National Alliance to End Homelessness www.endhomelessness.org U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development www.hudhre.info/hprp www.huduser.org

Obstacles Faced By Rural Providers Lack of public transportation Single agencies providing multiple services Personnel wear several “hats” Sense of isolation Fewer resources - funding Difficult for staff to attend trainings & meetings

Transformation Shelter, Crisis & Emergency Assistance Focused Housing Stability and Rapid Re-Housing

Where We Started From

Ohio Funding Allocations

Training Opportunities Webinars Statewide trainings 1:1 telephone T.A. Community T.A. Rural Convenings Douglas Local needs assessment - identifying gaps in services; current resources Pinpointing who to target - which sub-populations; risk factors; housing barriers Clarifying best use of resources - use of prevention, diversion & rapid re-housing; sub-populations;

Application Process

Financial Assistance Short & medium term rental assistance Security & utility deposits Utility payment Moving cost assistance

Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services Case management Outreach & engagement Housing search & placement Legal services Credit repair

Data Collection Homeless Management Information System Purchase of software Computer equipment Costs associated with data collection, entry, & analysis Other evaluation, if asked

Administrative Costs Accounting for grant funds Preparing reports for HUD Program audits Training directly related to HPRP Costs related to administering grant after award

A Place at the Table

Risk Factors - Who to Serve

Coordination with Mainstream Resources

Funding Allocations

Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio Douglas Argue Jonda Clemings 175 S. Third St. - Suite 250 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone 614-280-1984 Fax 614-463-1060 www.cohhio.org douglasargue@cohhio.org jondaclemings@cohhio.org