METROPOLITAN DENVER HOMELESS INITIATIVE
METROPOLITAN DENVER HOMELESS INITIATIVE VOL. 1, ISSUE A quarterly newsletter brought to you by MDHI 3 THIRD QUARTER 2014 The mission of Metropolitan Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI) is to implement a comprehensive homeless housing and service continuum of care (CoC) system in the seven county metropolitan region . Highlights AmeriCorps VISTA Leader and five VISTA Members recruited to assist with Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System, as well as local and regional initiatives Welcome new Board members: Maryjane Carr, Glen Carney, Alejandro Martinez Received Enterprise Grant of $50,000 to assist with regional housing needs Brothers Redevelopment will work with MDHI to develop a regional landlord recruitment campaign Employer Forum currently being planned for Fall 2014 HMIS Rapid-entry pilot project with local day centers using scan cards underway New MDHI Location MDHI has moved into Mile High United Way building at 711 Park Avenue West, Suite 320 Denver, Colorado 80205 303-295-1772 25 Cities Update / Coordinated Assessment The Denver Metro area is participating in the 25 Cities initiative to: Build regional coordinated assessment and housing placement system Strengthen and integrate data systems Integrate efforts more seamlessly into broader community efforts Initiative Highlights include: Conducted needs assessments of over 400 individuals The team is working to streamline the process for involved agencies and the individuals they are serving by decreasing follow up interactions and paperwork Partner agencies have submitted over 20 vouchers/housing units for high needs individuals Over 20 high needs individuals have been matched with potential housing. The local Community Design Team is developing policies and procedures which incorporate recently released HUD guidance on prioritization of housing for high needs individuals Find out more at our website: www.mdhi.org Annual Continuum of Care Meeting October 14th from 1:30—4:30 @ Mile High United Way, 711 Park Avenue West The Continuum of Care meeting will be an opportunity for stakeholders to learn more about the work at MDHI and priorities for 2015. Agenda items will include: Introduction of current MDHI Board members Overview of the Federal HEARTH regulations and CoC responsibilities Review of CoC Governance charter and its role Highlights of CoC committee work and regional initiatives including: Coordinated Assessment and 25 Cities Initiative Peer Navigator Project HMIS Rapid Entry Pilot Project Upcoming Employer Forum Landlord Recruitment campaign Recognize former board members Tour new MDHI suite Gary Sanford—Executive Director Rebecca Mayer—Program Coordinator Joe Baker—Data Coordinator Interns: Amanda Trujillo, Emily Samora Volunteer: Brian Garrett Metropolitan Denver Homeless Initiative 711 Park Avenue West, Suite 320, Denver, CO 80205 www.mdhi.org—303-295-1772 Twitter: @M_D_H_I Special thanks to our investors and partners: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Butler Family Fund City and County of Denver Mile High United Way The Denver Foundation Enterprise Foundation Housing and Homeless Funders Collaborative US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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