Real People ~ Real Results
During March 2011, 50 people who were homeless
(12 families and 18 single adults) were able to move into
permanent housing from emergency shelters and transitional
housing programs. >> more
VOAC Receives Grant to Combat Chronic Homelessness
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has
awarded a $306,000 Continuum of Care grant to
Volunteers of America Chesapeake (VOAC) to help people who
are chronically homeless at the Baileys Crossroads Community
Shelter. >> more
2011 Point-in-Time Count Highlights
On Jan. 26, 2011, there were 1,549 people who were literally
homeless in the Fairfax-Falls Church community. The number
of people counted remained stable in spite of the current
economic conditions, and lower levels of employment and
income among people who are homeless. >>
more
Hypothermia Prevention Brings In Results
This past winter, a collaborative effort of nonprofits,
faith-based communities and government agencies was able
to prevent any loss of life due to hypothermia in the
Fairfax-Falls Church community. Hundreds of residents worked
diligently to bring in our most vulnerable neighbors
from the cold by providing shelter and supports during the
cold winter months. >> more
Kicking Off "Ready to Rent"
The Housing Locator Network is implementing nationally
recognized "Ready to Rent" training for people
who are homeless and currently being served by the Housing
Opportunities Support Teams (HOST). >> more
Save the Date: Faith Communities Housing Engagement June 1
Join the Governing Board of the Fairfax-Falls Church
Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness
and Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., to learn how
your faith community can make an impact and move us
forward with the 10-year plan to end homelessness. >> more
Upcoming Trainings and Meetings
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HMIS trainings scheduled for May and July. >> more
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Regional meetings on homelessness. >> more
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