SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY HOMELESS PARTNERSHIP 9 th ANNUAL HOMELESS SUMMIT VISIONING FOR THE FUTURE November 4, 2015 Ontario Convention Center Ontario, CA Philip F. Mangano, President and CEO The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY STRATEGY TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS Focus on Performance and Outcomes The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

Decrease in Number of Homeless Veterans , , , , , The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness , ,000 76,329 Est.: 250,000 in ,609 Source: HUD AHAR and VA data 195, , , , ,933 57,

The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness YearShelteredUnshelteredTotal * The Starting Point – July 2015 SBC Homeless Veterans Sheltered and Unsheltered 2009 – 2015 Based on an algorithm developed by VA and a multiplier effect, the number of homeless veterans in San Bernardino County was determined to be 401. Source: Urban Initiatives * 176 is a one-night count number. 401 veterans are homeless in the course of one year in San Bernardino County.

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STRATEGIC ELEMENTS Operation => 0 Initiated by San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and County CEO The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

July 21, 2015 San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to support the 401 => 0 strategy. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Intent To end veteran homelessness in SBC Means To reinforce ongoing work in the field with the needed political and civic will and resources to accomplish the intent. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Strategy Quantify the magnitude of the problem. Create benchmarks to incrementally solve the problem. Initiate and sustain political and civic will to reinforce the work in the field. Identify impediments to housing homeless veterans and resolve those obstacles. Ensure that performance and results/outcomes are prioritized in implementation. Create a template of strategic approaches that will serve all homeless populations in SBC. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy STRATEGIC ELEMENTS Operation => 0 (HVCPG) Homeless Veterans Community Planning Group 1. Collaborative Team in the field has upgraded meeting frequency to weekly, either in person or by phone 2. Advisory Board supports work of frontline by addressing impediments to housing Meets once a month to upgrade strategy  Chaired by County CEO The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Advisory Board The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness o CEO SB County o SBC Administrative Office/Human Services o SBC Veteran’s Affairs o SBC Behavioral Health o SBC Community Development & Housing o SBC Housing Authority o SBC Office of Homeless Services o SBC Sheriff o SBC Workforce Investment Board o Light House Social Service Centers o Loma Linda University Health o CEO National CORE o 211 Access & Mobility Coordinator United Way o Faith Advisory Council o CEO Arrowhead United Way o Executive Director California Apartment Association o IE Goodwill Southern California o CEO Inland Valley Hope Partners

The 401 => 0 Strategy The Collaborative Team in the field identifies impediments to the placement in housing of homeless veterans. The Advisory Board addresses and eliminates the impediments. The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 1. Additional “Housing Navigator” Resources– for landlord recruitment and Veteran placement 2. Bridge Housing Resources - needed to stabilize soon to be placed Veterans 3. Housing Targeted to Homeless Veterans – public and private 4. Incentives for Landlord Participation - fund for potential damages and incentives for landlords to house homeless Veterans 5. Transportation Pass Program – Universal Fare Pass for Veterans and transportation supports 6. Pet Resources - pet boarding, shots, spaying/neutering 7. Expanded Employment Resources for Housed Veterans The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 1. Additional “Housing Navigator” Resources– for landlord recruitment and Veteran placement RESPONSE: Housing Navigator resources increased by 2 staff The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 2. Bridge Housing Resources - needed to stabilize soon to be placed Veterans RESPONSE: 30 Bridge Housing units identified by HACSB in Barstow with support services provided by VA 30 motel voucher Bridge units funded through ESG resources 10 pending motel voucher Bridge units funded through Emergency Food and Shelter Program 21 Safe Haven units funded through VA The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 3. Housing Targeted to Homeless Veterans – public and private RESPONSE: HACSB issues RFP for 60 PBRA vouchers to support permanent housing tenancies Provider agencies and VA convene Landlord Fairs CA Apartment Association supports efforts to educate and induce Landlords to make units available to homeless veterans HACSB works to identify Landlords to access housing The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 4. Incentives for Landlord Participation - fund for potential damages and incentives for landlords to house homeless Veterans RESPONSE: CEO Chair of Advisory Board recommends and SBC Board of Supervisors approves $100,000 from General Fund to create Enhanced Security Deposits and Repair Guarantee Fund as an incentive for landlords, providing resources for security deposits, first month’s rent, and utility payments for non-VA/SSVF eligible individuals The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 5. Transportation Pass Program – Universal Fare Pass for Veterans and transportation supports RESPONSE: HACSB van donated for transportation to appointments Advisory Board exploring possible Universal Transit Pass for SBC travel The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team Priority Issues 6. Pet Resources - pet boarding, shots, spaying/neutering RESPONSE: Exploring with Animal Control and local kennels resolution of pet issues in Bridge Housing The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

The 401 => 0 Strategy Impediments to Success Identified by Collaborative Team 7. Expanded Employment Resources for Housed Veterans RESPONSE: Examining creation of employment strategy informed by Goodwill Industries, the WIB, and Faith communities Examining post-placement employment opportunities The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

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