2011-12 Accomplishments
Through collaboration, the City of Riverside's Homeless Assistance and Prevention Strategy has successfully assisted many individuals and families moving toward stable housing. The following is an update on the fiscal year 2011-12 accomplishments and some of the major initiatives currently underway.
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On February 13, 2012, staff presented an update to the Community Services and Youth Committee on the City of Riverside's Homeless Assistance and Prevention Strategy accomplishments and milestones in 2011. Staff proposed to undertake the following activities to improve the City's Homeless Assistance and Prevention Strategy (Homeless Strategy) under the Homeless Action Plan and to address the City's current issues of the visibility of homeless individuals on our streets, prevention services for those in crisis, panhandling as well as public safety and quality of life concerns for the entire community.
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2011 County of Riverside Homeless Count & Survey (Comprehensive Report)
The 2011 County of Riverside Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count was a community-wide effort. Conducted on January 24-25, 2011, the count and subsequent surveys provided information about the homeless population that is critical to program and service planning, helps to inform the allocation of resources for services to help the homeless, and offers a means of measuring the impact of homeless programs and services. In addition, it is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of a national effort to enumerate the homeless population.
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Substantial Amendment To The 2011 HUD Action Plan For The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
ESG funds provide homeless services, emergency shelter, transitional housing for homeless or those in danger of becoming homeless. In addition, ESG funding will go to support program operations and essential services provided at the City's Year-Round Emergency Shelter.
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County of Riverside 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness
ESG funds provide homeless services, emergency shelter, transitional housing for homeless or those in danger of becoming homeless. In addition, ESG funding will go to support program operations and essential services provided at the City's Year-Round Emergency Shelter.
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