October 24 2018 Annie Hyrila Outreach Team Lead Name: ‘About Avalon’ if general, Use specific topic name as applicable

About Avalon

Avalon’s mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness.

Avalon background Started in 1992 Built and developed properties in Ann Arbor and Chelsea – 288 units Partner with private landlords throughout Washtenaw Public housing partnerships in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti

Supportive Housing Map Avalon provides support services to single adults and families in sites throughout Washtenaw County, Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Chelsea.

Who we serve 750+ people, including 200 children Homelessness and behavioral/health issues, including substance use Annual income less than 30% of AMI

How we’re different Housing first Enhanced property management Community building Peer Support Radical Acceptance Radical acceptance. Services are voluntary. Peer Supports. Property management = eviction prevention. Community building – VOCAL, Supported Employment

Learn more about Avalon Website Video Mission tours

About Our Services

Support Services Two-pronged approach to services: individual case management and community building Services are individualized, flexible and vary in intensity as needed All Avalon tenants are eligible to receive services, all services are voluntary We work with tenants in their home, in community centers and throughout the community

Community Building On-site community center programming Youth programs Food access and security programs VOCAL (Voices of Community Leaders and Advocates) Supported Employment

Thank you! Questions? You can find us at: @AvalonHousing avalonhousing.org