Lauren Lynn

Mar

2021

Rental Assistance – Preventing Homelessness

On February 19, Gov. Kemp announced that the State of Georgia has received more than $552
million in stimulus funds through the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

From the Georgia Department of Community Affairs: If you’re a Georgia renter who has fallen behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may qualify for assistance. The Georgia Rental Assistance Program can provide up to 15 months of rental assistance and utility assistance, paid directly to landlords and service providers on behalf of tenants. Click here for more information

Columbus Consolidated Government has partnered with the Georgia DCA to improve access to this funding. They are holding a landlord information session Thursday, March 18 at 9:00 am and at 2:00 pm. To register, email Robert Scott and include your contact information and which time works best for you.

Access 2 Independence Application Assistance Flyer

State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program – FAQ

Help for Alabama Renters Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) will soon begin administering relief for renter households experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Alabama Program. They will begin accepting applications from landlords and tenants for ERA Alabama assistance on March 1. Read more

Feb

2021

Data – January 2021

Home for Good, the Continuum of Care, and our Partner Agencies have developed a client By-Name List. This By-Name List is a real-time list of people experiencing homelessness in our community. The list is monitored and updated daily to ensure everyone’s needs are being met and that no one gets lost in the system. The By-Name List has proven to be an effective tool in our mission.

During the month of January, 2021, the average number of people on the By-Name List was 103. According to the By-Name List data and client-shared information, we can share the data for living situation and household type. The percentages reflected in the graphs are based on the average number of 103 individuals experiencing homelessness.

Feb

2021

GA 505 COC Semi Annual Meeting February 11, 2021

GA 505 Continuum of Care Semi-Annual Meeting
Thursday, February 11, 2021

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our COC Semi-Annual Meeting.

Meeting Recording Link | Meeting Slides

Important Links:

> Online Intake Form – Responses Sent Directly to 2-1-1

> Membership Form

> CES Policies and Procedures

> Notice on Equal Access Regardless of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or Marital Status for HUD’s CPD Programs

> CDBG FY22 Funding Notice

Jan

2021

Data – December 2020

During the month of December, 2020, the average number of people on the By-Name List was 107. According to the By-Name List data and client-shared information, we can share the data for living situation and household type. The percentages reflected in the graphs are based on the average number of 107 individuals experiencing homelessness.

In December 2020, there were 70 Coordinated Entry calls. Of those calls, 9 reported to be living in their car, 4 were living in habitation not meant for humans, 26 were living outside, 0 were in hotels paid by agencies, 13 were living in shelters, 10 were in private residences, and 8 were in hotels.

Dec

2020

Community Response

Home for Good and the Continuum of Care recently hosted the monthly Housing Navigation meeting as a collaborative opportunity with landlord engagement. It was a successful meeting, building on a long-term plan implemented many years ago.

As a community, we are excited to have these ongoing discussions on big-picture thinking involving the entire valley. It is no surprise that as we create genuine relationships, our enthusiasm for working together grows, and we are even more motivated to assist those that need us most. Our local property owners are working with our case managers providing a substantial benefit to the wrap-around services that enable successful and stable housing of our clients. And as we continue to engage as a coordinated effort, we have the opportunity to implement a focus on prevention. We all are aware that homelessness will never truly “end,” but we can prevent the cycle from starting for many of our community members by merely working together and identifying early warnings.

Because of your hard work and partnerships, we are making a difference for a lot of people. Thank you for your commitment to our community response.

Read more about the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and the strategic plan Home, Together.

December Housing Navigation and Landlord Engagement Meeting Notes

Meeting Recording Link with Chat – Passcode: 5F*o2P7G

November Shows Growing Need in the Chattahoochee Valley

November Coordinated Calls
Infogram
November Daily Calls
Infogram
November Homeless Locations
Infogram

On February 19, Gov. Kemp announced that the State of Georgia has received more than $552 million in stimulus funds through the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

GA 505 Continuum of Care Semi-Annual Meeting Thursday, February 11, 2021

Meeting Recording Link | Meeting Slides

Important Links:

Community Response

November Shows Growing Need in the Chattahoochee Valley

On February 19, Gov. Kemp announced that the State of Georgia has received more than $552
million in stimulus funds through the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

GA 505 Continuum of Care Semi-Annual Meeting
Thursday, February 11, 2021