Ending Homelessness Partner Update - April 2012
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Real People ~ Real Results
During February, 54 people who were homeless (12 families
and 11 single adults) moved into permanent housing from
emergency shelters and transitional housing
programs.
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Our Community Responds to Language Diversity
As our community becomes more diverse, nonprofit and county
agencies are working to creatively provide services, housing
and assistance for individuals who have a wide variety of
language and cultural barriers. As an example, if you were to
enter Shelter House’s Patrick Henry Family Shelter
today, you may hear one of five languages spoken by
residents. >> more
Discussing Permanent Supportive Housing Needs and Models
On March 15, a special meeting of the Housing Options
Interagency Work Group (HOIWG) was held with leading experts
in developing and managing permanent supportive housing
models for singles. Attendees included more than 40 housing
and nonprofit leaders along with members of the Fairfax
County Board of Supervisors, and featured great dialogue
between the presenters and attendees. >> more
Governing Board on Homelessness Welcomes Two New
Members
The Governing Board of the Community Partnership to Prevent
and End Homelessness welcomes new board members Willard
Jasper and Don Owens. >> more
Upcoming Trainings and Meetings
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HMIS trainings scheduled for April. >> more
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Regional HOST meetings on homelessness. >> more
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April 11, 2012
- Prepared by the Fairfax County Office to
Prevent and End Homelessness and the Fairfax County Office of Public
Affairs.
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