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Health and Human Services CollaborativeHousing Work Group Chair: Pat McMillan Vision: All persons in Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties have safe, appropriate and affordable housing. Mission: To foster availability of housing through education and advocacy through a partnership of community resources. Next Housing Work Group: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 11:30 at Jefferson County DHHR. The Homeless Point in Time Count was conducted on January 26, 2007. On that date, there were more than 200 homeless children and adults in the Eastern Panhandle. Focus is on (1) community education about homelessness and need for affordable housing (2) developing grassroots efforts to directly address these issues (3) increasing capacity of affordable housing providers. Actions Include: Promote/participate in Community Impact columns in Journal Assist with - Point in Time Count for Homeless in Eastern Panhandle Sponsor"One Night Without a Home" in all 3 counties Outreach to religious congregations and civic groups about affordable housing needs Explore annual or bi-annual housing needs survey - is it helpful, are enough resources available Explore establishment of a ReBuilding Together chapter for the EP ("Christmas in April" housing repair blitz)
Minutes from September Meeting
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