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

2. About Avalon

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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

8. Learn more about Avalon
Website
Video
Mission tours

9. About Our Services

10. 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

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

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