1. Metropolitan Homelessness Commission Goal To increase access to permanent supportive housing for people experiencing long-term homelessness in Davidson County To end chronic homelessness in Nashville

2. Metropolitan Homelessness Commission Purpose and Values Planning and coordination: fostering collaboration among stakeholders to improve our local system (increase housing placement rate and helping people stay in housing) Homelessness is lethal; if we don’t change our practices, people will continue to die on the streets Homelessness can be solved if we: – work together – target the resources we already have – monitor our progress and become more data-driven – search for more resources using data

3. If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion, or jealousy. - The Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama)

4. 100,000 Homes Model in Nashville 1.Build Nashville campaign team 2.Clarify demand 3.Line up supply 4.Move people into housing 5.Help people stay housed

5. 1. Build Nashville campaign team In early stages of building Nashville team and approach Collaborating to end homelessness in Davidson County – Priority: chronic homelessness (defined by HUD) – individuals and families – Priority: vulnerable (as defined by Vulnerability Index and a second- level assessment) – individuals and families March 5-6 th : initial leadership team attending 100k Homes Registry Week “boot camp” in San Antonio – Discover innovations and tools to replicate in Nashville – Learn how to conduct Registry Week (to be held in May 2013) – Line up housing and service resources for vulnerable people identified during registry week

6. Initial Leadership Team (traveling to San Antonio) -Ingrid McIntyre, Open Table Nashville -Kirby Davis, First Management Services, Inc. -Suzie Tolmie, MDHA -Madge Johnson, The Living Room, Open Table Nashville -Ashley Blum, Park Center -Judith Tackett, Metro Homelessness Commission -Will Connelly, Metro Homelessness Commission Private funds raised for majority of travel to “boot camp” in San Antonio Group will expand leadership team after trip to organize registry, prioritize, and line up housing/services

7. 2. Clarify Demand for Housing Conduct registry week to know homeless by face and name Hold public briefing to summarize findings and call for housing and service commitments Use data to direct street outreach, case management, and housing placement Set goal to secure housing and support services for # of most vulnerable - get on track to house 2.5% each month

8. 3. Line Up Resources Campaign team to secure housing and service resources for chronic and most vulnerable Supportive services to begin simultaneously with housing New housing committee (via Metro Homelessness Commission) -Target existing housing/service resources to most vulnerable (housing vouchers, project-based subsidized housing, private rental stock) -Identify resources to create new housing stock (CoC, HOME, Federal Home Loan Bank, THDA Housing Trust Fund, banks, etc.) -Problem-solving to remove housing barriers (income, justice involvement, drug screens, complex medical and emotional needs, etc.) -Improve existing support services and homelessness prevention efforts

9. 3. Line Up Resources (continued…) Supportive services: New RFP from Homelessness Commission to introduce evidence-based case management model Support services: use of existing Metro- and TennCare-funded adult case management services Housing: Kirby Davis and Commission to engage private rental market; Commission in discussion with housing authorities and subsidized housing providers

10. 4. Move People Into Housing After registry week, team of service providers will meet weekly to prioritize most vulnerable Create an intentional process for people moving from the streets to housing – match people to housing, services, and funds for move-in costs Weekly meetings nurture collaboration among provider agencies; reduce time from street to lease Track progress each month

11. 4. Move People Into Housing (cont.) Baseline Estimate = 1094 people (chronic and vulnerable) 2.5% Goal = 27 people each month

12. 5. Help People Stay Housed Match people to available supportive services if needed – map out various pathways to services Improve how we help people reconnect to the community; Support Circles (Matt Preston) Metro-funded and TennCare-funded case management services Commission RFP: “housing specialist” staff to engage landlords and problem-solve; ensure rent is paid and any issues are addressed

13. 100,000 Homes Model in Nashville 1.Build Nashville campaign team 2.Clarify demand 3.Line up supply 4.Move people into housing 5.Help people stay housed

14. Next Steps: 4-month plan March 2013April 2013May 2013June 2013 Boot Camp (San Antonio) Plan registry week (ongoing) Conduct registry week Service provider team meets weekly Plan registry week (ongoing, Mar-May) Convene service provider team – housing placement Hold registry briefing to announce results – all hands on deck Line up housing and service resources Convene Housing Comte (Comm Assessment Tool) Train service provider team - Vulnerability Assessment (VAT) Service provider team begins matching most vulnerable to housing/services Report on progress and barriers to housing 2.5% Begin lining up housing/service resources Line up housing/service resources (ongoing) Convene Housing & Advisory Committees Convene Advisory Committee – MHC Support service RFPReport on housing placement progress and barriers

15. For More Information Contact: Will Connelly Director Metropolitan Homelessness Commission Will.Connelly@nashville.gov 615-862-6401