Homeless Connections Inc

Programs: Shelter: homeless connections provides safe, temporary shelter to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants are also provided with personal care items and meals to meet their basic needs. 565 unduplicated individuals were served in the shelter program, including 146 children. 25,709 nights of shelter were provided.

case management: the case management program provides personal guidance to individuals and families in the shelter program. Case managers assess each individual, identifying barriers to self-sufficiency. Individuals then work with their case managers to develop a plan with goals to address these barriers and connect to community resources like workforce development, healthcare, and housing providers. The extensive on-site services also include mental and physical health services, vocational skills training, housing counseling and placement, legal services, and economic support services through community partners. 457 clients were provided services during the year.

prevention: the prevention program, operated in collaboration with partner agency leaven, inc. , provides financial assistance, connection to community resources, and follow-up services to individuals and families who are at high risk of losing their community housing. Most people who are helped by prevention maintain their community housing and do not return within one year for additional financial assistance. 755 persons were provided direct financial assistance. 99% of persons receiving prevention services did not enter shelter.