This is the presentation used during PublicSquareAtlanta.org's "Homelessness Around Atlanta" webinar, which took place on Dec. 15, 2011. The bulk of the content was prepared by the Gateway Center and United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta for speakers Vince Smith and Phil Hunter, respectively.
Impressive piece of work from a developing DPULO in Dudley – the Dudley Centre for Inclusive Living.
It’s a crucial first step that ideally any DPULO would take: engage extensively with your local community to find out what their issues and priorities are.
For info, this report is copyright to Dudley Centre for Inclusive Living and Linda Laurie Associates.
Co-production of dementia services in East Dunbartonshire S41 Sophie40
Co-production is essential in meeting citizen expectations, responding to demographic developments and making better use of personal and social assets at a time of pressure on public budgets. East Dunbartonshire partners are working with people with dementia, their carers and the local community, as well as service providers and commissioners to explore innovative co-production approaches for improved wellbeing. The project seeks to facilitate radical culture change across traditional boundaries. Contributed by: Joint Improvement Team & Paula Brown – East Dunbartonshire Council
A presentation given by Wisconsin Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Director, Stephanie Jung, Kelly Knox (WiCC VISTA Leader), and Simone Mishler (WiCC VISTA Leader).
Impressive piece of work from a developing DPULO in Dudley – the Dudley Centre for Inclusive Living.
It’s a crucial first step that ideally any DPULO would take: engage extensively with your local community to find out what their issues and priorities are.
For info, this report is copyright to Dudley Centre for Inclusive Living and Linda Laurie Associates.
Co-production of dementia services in East Dunbartonshire S41 Sophie40
Co-production is essential in meeting citizen expectations, responding to demographic developments and making better use of personal and social assets at a time of pressure on public budgets. East Dunbartonshire partners are working with people with dementia, their carers and the local community, as well as service providers and commissioners to explore innovative co-production approaches for improved wellbeing. The project seeks to facilitate radical culture change across traditional boundaries. Contributed by: Joint Improvement Team & Paula Brown – East Dunbartonshire Council
A presentation given by Wisconsin Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Director, Stephanie Jung, Kelly Knox (WiCC VISTA Leader), and Simone Mishler (WiCC VISTA Leader).
Develop Social Responsibility Programs For A Global AudienceMegan Denhardt
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Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive, RNIB
Lousanne Lofgren, CAE, executive director, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Siada El Ramly, manager, Kellen Europe
Michelle Mason, CAE, Managing Director, American Society for Quality
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Housing First in Canada: Supporting Communities to End HomelessnesTheHomelessHub
Housing First has proven to be a realistic, humane and effective way of responding to homelessness. Housing First in Canada: Supporting Communities to End Homelessness is the first book that examines how this approach has been applied in Canada. The book begins with a framework for Housing First that explains the core principles of the approach, as well as how it works in practice. The book also presents eight case studies of Housing First in Canada, exploring not just the results of its implementation, but how different communities made the shift from ‘treatment as usual’ to a new approach. Here we explore the challenges of making the case locally, the planning process, adapting the model to local contexts (urban vs. small town) or targeted populations (Aboriginal people, youth), and implementation. Much has been learned by communities that have employed Housing First and we conclude the book with a chapter that highlights key lessons learned. The book provides a wealth of information for those who want to understand the concept of Housing First and how to move forward with implementation. The good news is that Housing First works and can be applied in any community.
The State of Homelessness in Canada: 2013 is the first extensive Canadian report card on homelessness. This report examines what we know about homelessness, the historical, social and economic context in which it has emerged, demographic features of the problem, and potential solutions. The State of Homelessness provides a starting point to inform the development of a consistent, evidence-based approach towards ending homelessness.
Our goal in developing this report was to both assess the breadth of the problem and to develop a methodology for national measurement. We believe that homelessness is not a given and that not just reducing, but ending, the crisis is achievable.
The information for the State of Homelessness in Canada report has been compiled by the Canadian Homelessness Research Network (Homeless Hub) and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness from the best available research to date. Because we lack strong data on homelessness in Canada, our estimates of the scale of the problem are just that: an estimate, but they represent an important starting point. As the first national report card on homelessness, the evaluation of the response to homelessness by Canada’s homeless sector provides an important means of benchmarking progress toward ending homelessness.
(166) launch of the centre (westminster, march 2011)Citizen Network
Slides from the Centre for Welfare Reform Westminster Launch on 24th March 2011- presentations from Simon Duffy, Pippa Murray, Clare Hyde, Craig Dearden-Phillips and Vidhya Alakeson
CSH has been the national leader in supportive housing for over 25 years. We have worked in 48 states to help create stable, permanent homes for individuals and families. This housing has transformed the lives of over 200,000 people who once lived in abject poverty, on our streets or in institutions. A nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CSH has earned a reputation as a highly effective, financially stable organization with strong partnerships across government, community organizations, foundations, and financial institutions. Our loans and grants
totaling over $750 MM have been instrumental in developing supportive housing in every corner of the country. Through our resources and knowledge, CSH is advancing innovative solutions that use housing as a platform for services to improve lives, maximize public resources, build healthy communities and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Visit us at csh.org to learn more.
Many organisations wonder where to spend their CSR funds, rightfully and meaningfully. Partner with Rotary anywhere. You can be assured of financial stewardship, due diligence of project, regular reportings, media coverage, and free voluntary force of business and professional leaders.
A general powerpoint used to explain the mission of Family Promise and the 5 programs that make up the organization - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Mentoring, Just Neighbors, Community Initiatives and Voices Uniting - which enable it to help homeless families nationwide.
Develop Social Responsibility Programs For A Global AudienceMegan Denhardt
ASAE & The Center's Global Summit on Social Responsibility showed how organizations have an opportunity to respond to a renewed call to service. Hear from organizations experienced in overseas initiatives, and explore individual and coordinated, partnership models for thinking big, doing grand work, and having life-changing effects throughout the world.
Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive, RNIB
Lousanne Lofgren, CAE, executive director, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Siada El Ramly, manager, Kellen Europe
Michelle Mason, CAE, Managing Director, American Society for Quality
Todd Wurschmidt, Interim Executive Director and Consultant, Transition Management Consulting, Inc.
Talk by Dr Simon Duffy for AACQA on equal citizenship and aged care systems. Dr Duffy explores the meaning of citizenship and the problems inherent in support systems that are not focused on community inclusion.
Housing First in Canada: Supporting Communities to End HomelessnesTheHomelessHub
Housing First has proven to be a realistic, humane and effective way of responding to homelessness. Housing First in Canada: Supporting Communities to End Homelessness is the first book that examines how this approach has been applied in Canada. The book begins with a framework for Housing First that explains the core principles of the approach, as well as how it works in practice. The book also presents eight case studies of Housing First in Canada, exploring not just the results of its implementation, but how different communities made the shift from ‘treatment as usual’ to a new approach. Here we explore the challenges of making the case locally, the planning process, adapting the model to local contexts (urban vs. small town) or targeted populations (Aboriginal people, youth), and implementation. Much has been learned by communities that have employed Housing First and we conclude the book with a chapter that highlights key lessons learned. The book provides a wealth of information for those who want to understand the concept of Housing First and how to move forward with implementation. The good news is that Housing First works and can be applied in any community.
The State of Homelessness in Canada: 2013 is the first extensive Canadian report card on homelessness. This report examines what we know about homelessness, the historical, social and economic context in which it has emerged, demographic features of the problem, and potential solutions. The State of Homelessness provides a starting point to inform the development of a consistent, evidence-based approach towards ending homelessness.
Our goal in developing this report was to both assess the breadth of the problem and to develop a methodology for national measurement. We believe that homelessness is not a given and that not just reducing, but ending, the crisis is achievable.
The information for the State of Homelessness in Canada report has been compiled by the Canadian Homelessness Research Network (Homeless Hub) and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness from the best available research to date. Because we lack strong data on homelessness in Canada, our estimates of the scale of the problem are just that: an estimate, but they represent an important starting point. As the first national report card on homelessness, the evaluation of the response to homelessness by Canada’s homeless sector provides an important means of benchmarking progress toward ending homelessness.
(166) launch of the centre (westminster, march 2011)Citizen Network
Slides from the Centre for Welfare Reform Westminster Launch on 24th March 2011- presentations from Simon Duffy, Pippa Murray, Clare Hyde, Craig Dearden-Phillips and Vidhya Alakeson
CSH has been the national leader in supportive housing for over 25 years. We have worked in 48 states to help create stable, permanent homes for individuals and families. This housing has transformed the lives of over 200,000 people who once lived in abject poverty, on our streets or in institutions. A nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CSH has earned a reputation as a highly effective, financially stable organization with strong partnerships across government, community organizations, foundations, and financial institutions. Our loans and grants
totaling over $750 MM have been instrumental in developing supportive housing in every corner of the country. Through our resources and knowledge, CSH is advancing innovative solutions that use housing as a platform for services to improve lives, maximize public resources, build healthy communities and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Visit us at csh.org to learn more.
Many organisations wonder where to spend their CSR funds, rightfully and meaningfully. Partner with Rotary anywhere. You can be assured of financial stewardship, due diligence of project, regular reportings, media coverage, and free voluntary force of business and professional leaders.
A general powerpoint used to explain the mission of Family Promise and the 5 programs that make up the organization - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Mentoring, Just Neighbors, Community Initiatives and Voices Uniting - which enable it to help homeless families nationwide.
Presented by Kim Leach.
Responding to rural family homelessness is complicated by problems of identifying homeless families and allocating scarce resources across wide service areas. Rural communities across the country have made significant progress in reducing family homelessness and increasing the effectiveness of their Continuums of Care (CoC). This workshop will profile the strategies of effective rural programs and communities and identify how these strategies can facilitate successful HEARTH implementation.
An overview of the mission, goals and services of Funders Together to End Homelessness, including a description of the Funding Principles for Ending Homelessness.
When Their Service Ends, Ours Begins...
OUR MISSION
War causes wounds and suffering that last beyond the battlefield. Swords to Plowshares’ mission is to heal the wounds, to restore dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to prevent and end homelessness and poverty among veterans.
Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We promote and protect the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education and partnerships with local, state and national entities.
OUR VISION
All veterans will have access to the care and services they need to rebuild their lives.
OUR MODEL
Our model of care is based on the philosophy that the obstacles veterans face— including homelessness, unemployment and disability—are interrelated and require an integrated network of support within the community and continuum of care.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
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Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
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4. Vince Smith is the founding director of the Gateway Center, a keystone
project of the United Way Regional Commission on Homelessness and
one of the largest homeless services centers in Georgia. The Gateway
Center served more than 9,000 homeless men, women, and children in
2008 and works to restore homeless individuals to self-sustainability. He
led the collaboration, assisted with design and planning, and gave
leadership to the opening of the Center on July 27, 2005.
Vince is a graduate of Dallas Baptist College, Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
He is an ordained Baptist minister and educator, having taught in an
adjunct capacity at several colleges and universities, including the
Emory University Candler School of Theology.
Since 1990, Vince has worked among the homeless in the Atlanta
community. He has initiated residential recovery and transitional housing
programs, as well as served in key leadership capacity to open 4 centers
focused on serving homeless men, women, and children. He is a
published author, has received several community awards for his
service, and served on the Board of Directors of TechBridge.
His passion is ending homelessness!
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5. The Gateway Center works to end
homelessness, and particularly chronic
homelessness, by providing the support
and framework people need to achieve
self-sufficiency.
Through therapeutic programs and
services, the Gateway helps homeless
individuals in metro Atlanta move into
transitional and permanent housing.
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6. Among other successes, the Gateway Center has:
Placed more than 5,800 individuals in permanent housing
Helped more than 4,800 individuals find employment or
enter training programs that lead to employment
Reunited more than 8,300 people with family/friend support
systems in other states
Assisted more than 50,000 different homeless individuals
with Gateway Center and partner services
Provided humane services such as showers, telephones,
lockers and clothing services to over 90 people per day
Served more than 1,000,000 meals
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7. A Regional Approach:
Eight jurisdictions have voluntarily come together to solve
homeless problems.
A Strong Focus:
Commission’s strong focus is on: (1)ending chronic
homelessness (2) preventing homelessness and (3) creating a
more responsive system for the temporarily homeless.
A Collaborative Effort:
We foster continuous communication and cooperation between
providers, federal, state and local governments, and the business
and faith community.
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8. Our Jurisdictions
The Commission consists of eight jurisdictions, including
the City of Atlanta. Each jurisdiction has supportive
housing and programs for homeless families and
individuals.
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9. Prevention
Reunified over 15,000 persons.
UW provides over $1 million every year for prevention.
UW coordinated $8 million through the Fresh Start
Program.
Outreach/ Intake and Assessment
Gateway 24/7 Homeless Service Center serves over
6,000 persons each year.
Coordinated 7-8 outreach teams to reach out to the
vulnerable on streets and connect them with housing.
Have 6 PATH teams doing outreach (for those with
mental illness)
10. Supportive Housing
Created over 2,500 units of housing with support services.
Created over 650 units of housing for women and children.
Working with the city, received $22 million in ADA bonds to
develop housing with support and assessment centers.
Partnered with City of Atlanta to obtain over 300 housing
units upon closure of Fort McPherson.
Tracked 1,200 people in housing every quarter, and
approximately 90% remain stably housed after 1 year.
Implemented Street to Home and Hospital to Home using
“Housing First” efforts to target specific populations.
Partnered with Veteran’s Administration resulting in over
600 veterans receiving permanent supportive housing.
11. • Supportive Housing cont.
Supported Georgia Housing Search to provide access
to affordable housing. Over 100,000 units listed.
Worked with AHA to have over 600 Section 8
Vouchers for homeless persons.
Services
Created Case Management Training Academy which
has trained more than 265 case managers metro wide
since 2008.
Provided employment for over 1,800 homeless
persons through our partners.
Assisted with SSDI person at First Step Benefits;
changed system of applying for benefits.
Other
Raised over $40 million from private funders.
12. RCOH is focused on implementing systems changes in order to
create sustainability beyond 2013. There have been major systems
changes in the following areas:
Supportive Housing
Created over 2,500 units of housing and implemented Housing
First.
Benefits
Increased rate of approvals for SSDI from 20% with a 2 year wait
to 79% in 120 days.
Women and Children
Changed from shelter system to collaborative assessment
centers and housing sites.
Case Management
Upgraded skill levels and capabilities of case managers, and
created network where agencies share resources.
13. Working with emergency room frequent flyers
Created giving back program for formerly homeless –
the Peers reaching out ( PRO) team
Promoting shared apartments for single men to ensure
affordability ( over 50 apts)
Implemented monthly case management training
Promoting Incentives based case management
Created The Anticipation Project – for those waiting on
benefits.
Created VetsConnect – working with homeless veterans
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14. Without the collaboration and commitments of our
provider partners and the RCOH staff, the support of the
United Way, the leadership of government, and the
support of foundations and volunteers, we would not
have accomplished what we have.
The RCOH provides leadership by identifying gaps,
helping to fill unmet needs, directing resources to the
best practices and raising the professionalism of
everyone by setting standards and measures.
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19. Street to Home Statistics
•Since 2011, the Street to Home Initiative
has reached more than 650 individuals
•More than 200 volunteers have
contributed to the outreach program
•75 percent of participants moved toward
self-sufficiency
•49 percent of participants are in permanent
housing or have moved on to other programs
20. Street to Home Video
http://www.youtube.com/user/unitedwayatlan
ta?feature=watch#p/u/13/BRDprNwx4Pg
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Editor's Notes
Vince Smith is the founding director of the Gateway Center. He led the collaboration, assisted with design and planning, and gave leadership to the opening of the Center on July 27, 2005. Vince continues to serve as Executive Director of the Gateway Center, a keystone project of the United Way Regional Commission on Homelessness and one of the largest homeless services centers in Georgia, serving more than 9,000 homeless men, women, and children in 2008.Phil Hunter has worked with the homeless for five years and is head of United Way’s Street to Home Initiative. He is a Graduate of Morehouse College and is currently pursuing a Masters in Divinity at Beulah Heights University