Real People ~ Real Results
During June, 68 people who were homeless (15 families
and 18 single adults) were able to move into permanent
housing from emergency shelters and transitional housing
programs. >>
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CSB Intensive Community Treatment Pilot Yields Great
Outcomes
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is
piloting a service model designed to provide
intensive, community based outreach, engagement and
treatment services to people who are homeless or
chronically homeless with serious mental illness and
substance use disorders.
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HUD Continuum of Care Grant Process Underway
Reviews of existing grants due for one-year renewals in 2012
are being scheduled in August and September. The
Fairfax-Falls Church Continuum of Care (CoC) will also have
up to $314,909 available for a new project that meets
local and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) selection criteria.
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Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
During extremely hot days, there is plenty you can do to
stay cool, such as visiting a local library, strolling
through a shopping center, or visiting a community recreation
center or senior center that is air-conditioned. Fairfax
County has many air-conditioned facilities where residents
can conduct county business, get educated or be entertained.
Resting for just two hours in air conditioning can
significantly reduce heat-related illnesses.
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FCRHA Elects New Chairman
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and
Housing Authority (FCRHA) elected Elisabeth Lardner, Mount
Vernon District, as chairman at its meeting on July
21.
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Upcoming Trainings and Meetings
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Learn how to access funding to develop PSH for homeless
veterans >>
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HMIS trainings scheduled for Aug. and Sept. >>
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Regional meetings on homelessness. >>
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