| TPCH Newsletter – December 2022 |
IN THIS ISSUE ANNOUNCEMENTS Operation Deep Freeze in effect for 2022-2023 Winter season Resumption of in-person TPCH meetings Continuum of Care Administrative Review currently underway EVENTS Point-in-Time Count to happen January 24th and 25th of 2023 Change of meeting day and time for TPCH Youth Action Committee RESOURCES Resource Corner: Upcoming tools, trainings, and resources El Rio hosting walk-in clinics at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, Mondays 1-3pm OPERATION DEEP FREEZE HAS BEGUN FOR THE 2022-23 WINTER SEASON ODF is Tucson’s Winter severe weather emergency shelter program for people experiencing homelessness. ODF goes into effect when the weather prediction is for an overnight temperature of 40⁰F or lower with rain, 35⁰F or lower without rain, or when wind chill factors indicate a health hazard for exposure. When ODF is on, shelter access instructions will be posted on TPCH.net, on TPCH’s Facebook page, and emailed to local providers. Neither ID nor TB cards are required to enter shelters when ODF is on. CHECK THE STATUS OF ODF HERE. STARTING JANUARY 1, 2023, TPCH MEETINGS ARE RETURNING TO IN-PERSON The TPCH Board voted to return to in-person meetings in 2023. Remote options will be made available to those who have ongoing barriers to attending meetings in-person. If you need an accommodation, please email tpch@tucsonaz.gov by December 31, 2022. Continuum of Care Administrative Review Currently Underway CoC-funded housing programs were notified last month that they have until December 30, 2022, to submit their documentation to the CoC Lead Team. If you have a CoC-funded housing program, and you did not receive the email notification, or if you received it and have questions about the process, please email tpch@tucsonaz.gov or cindy.mcclain@tucsonaz.gov. Point-In-Time Count to Happen January 24th and 25th, 2023 The Point-In-Time (PIT) is just around the corner. Planning and preparation has begun for the 2023 PIT count. This is a huge event which allows us to count how many people are experiencing sheltered homelessness and unsheltered homelessness in Pima County. This information is used to request federal funds for various local assistant programs, as well as tracking our progress toward ending homelessness. This year’s PIT Count will happen on the night of January 24th and the morning of January 25th. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks. If you are interested in helping, watch for volunteer registration instructions which will be posted soon. SIROW has released the updated “Housing Insecurity Indicators & Potential Homelessness Estimates for Arizona and Pima County.”  You can read the report here. YAC now meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 3:30–5:00pm. If you are or if you know of transitional-aged youth (youth between the ages of 18 and 24) who have lived or living experience of homelessness and are interested in joining the Youth Action Committee, please have them email tpch@tucsonaz.gov. Resource Corner: Tools, Conference Opportunities and Upcoming Trainings EL RIO WILL BE HOSTING WALK-IN CLINICS AT THE JOEL D. VALDEZ MAIN LIBRARY MONDAYS 1-3PM No appointment needed. The services offered are: primary care, blood pressure check, screening labs/STD check, medication prescription, acute and chronic disease management, and housing assessment. All ages are welcome! Check the QR code on the flier below for more info.  BIDDERS CONFERENCE FOR HVRP FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (DOL-VETS) and the National Veterans’ Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) are pleased to invite you to a Bidders’ Conference for the HVRP Funding Opportunity Announcement. HVRP is a DOL-VETS initiative that provides workforce development, employment services, and training to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. If your organization has experience providing veteran and/or employment-related services, you may be interested in applying for an HVRP grant. The Bidders’ Conference will be led by NVTAC staff and provide a comprehensive overview of the HVRP program, the types of organizations and partners that are often successful, and steps your organization can take to prepare to submit a competitive application. The conference will take place on December 15, 2022, 3 – 4:30 p.m. EST. We are looking forward to your participation. Click Webinar Registration – Zoom to register. RAPID REHOUSING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION SERIES – STARTING DECEMBER 8, 2022 Earlier this year, HUD sponsored the first round of the roundtable discussions to identify, imagine, and increase trends that support innovation in RRH services and programs. Practitioners, policy-makers, and people with lived experience of homelessness shared their thoughts, challenges, and promising practices on topics including racial equity, assertive engagement, and landlord recruitment. View materials and recordings from the previous sessions. HUD is sponsoring a second round of the Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Roundtable Discussion Series, kicking off December 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM EST, with the topic of Advancing Equity. Additional sessions will follow every six weeks, with topics to be determined along the way. Each webinar in the series will host a facilitated dialogue amongst a small group of panelists and will include an opportunity for participants to submit questions to the panelists and technical assistance (TA) providers. Learn how to join the first session on December 8. ARIZONA HOUSING COALITION RELEASES NEW DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AND HOUSING WEB PAGE Understanding how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) concepts impact housing outcomes is critical in our mission to prevent and end homelessness and advocate for safe, affordable homes for all Arizonans. For guidance on housing equity, visit the webpage here. MONKEYPOX GUIDANCE FOR PROVIDERS SERVING PEOPLE LIVING IN CONGREGATE SETTINGS In addition to the below resources, TPCH and the Pima County Health Department hosted “Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness During the Monkeypox Outbreak” – A Webinar for Homeless Service Providers” on September 21, 2022. To access this webinar via the TPCH Online Training Center, use this link. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has gathered several resources from the Center for Disease Control and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to advise service providers on how to safely serve those living in encampments or other congregate settings. Those are listed here: Fact Sheet: Monkeypox and People Experiencing Homelessness (National Health Care for the Homeless Council) Considerations for Reducing Monkeypox Transmission in Congregate Living Settings (CDC) Monkeypox Resources (HUD)Fillable Flyer for Outreach – What You Need to Know About Monkeypox Protecting Yourself and Others from Monkeypox What To Do if There Is a Monkeypox Case in the Shelter Monkeypox Preparedness Considerations for Homeless Shelters The Time Is Now! Talking to People Experiencing Homelessness About Monkeypox NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS PRESSURE POINTS SERIES The Alliance’s new Pressure Points Resource Series outlines specific strategies, practices, and philosophies that can help relieve the pressures experienced by providers and systems alike. Do you have an upcoming event or resource you’d like added to the next TPCH Newsletter? Email tpch@tucsonaz.gov by the 15th of the month. DECEMBER EVENTS TPCH Meetings & Training Events Meetings and events are added regularly. Find details and locations on the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net December 1, 3pm Homeless Youth Coalition December 7, 1pm Youth Case Conferencing December 8, 9:30am Chronic Case Conferencing December 9, 9am Built for Zero Coalition December 13, 1pm Community Outreach Coalition December 13, 3pm System Performance Evaluation Committee December 14, 10:30am Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee December 14, 3pm HMIS Committee December 15, 9am Continuum of Care Program Grant Committee December 21, 1pm Youth Case Conferencing December 22, 9:30am Chronic Case Conferencing December 28, 3:30pm Youth Action Committee January 4, 1pm Youth Case Conferencing January 5, 3pm Chronic Case Conferencing January 5, 3pm Homeless Youth Coalition For the most up-to-date meeting information, visit the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net. |
Category: Community
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TPCH News – December 2022
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U of A Southwest Institute for Research on Women releases census updates to Housing Insecurity and Potential Homelessness Report
The University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women has released its thirty-eighth update to its report on Housing Insecurity Indicators and Potential Homelessness Estimates for Arizona and Pima County. This report measures current housing insecurity with newer census data. Without further analysis the causes of this locally are unclear, but the prime suspects are rising rents and the lingering aftermaths of the pandemic for the household budgets of lower-income households (via death, illness, and changes in employment and caretaking responsibilities).
Since the last census wave, there are points of significant concern. Those include:
- In the previous survey wave, collected September 14th-26th 2022, the proportion of non-current renters grew to 13.2% (up from 9.2% in early August 2022).
- In the most recent survey, conducted October 5th-17th 2022, this proportion continued to rise modestly to 14.5%.
- An alarmingly large number of Arizona renters – an estimated 31.6k households statewide – view eviction as imminent.
- The vast majority of Arizona renters who are behind on their rent, 87%, were only 1 or 2 months behind on their payments. This may explain, in part, why 81% of non-current renters in Arizona have not applied for rental assistance.
- 6.2% Mortgage holders reported being not current on mortgage payments (up from 2.8% in the previous survey) and of those that are not current 79% see a foreclosure in the next two months as either “not very likely” or “not likely at all”.
The most recent update to the report also includes many indicators that have seen some improvement.
- Tucson rent prices appear to be slowing their rate of increase substantially in recent months.
- Likely a downstream consequence of recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, rent increases are slowing down.
- This does not erase the 34-39% increases in average and median rents experienced over the past two years. Statewide 66% of Arizona renters reported an increase in their monthly rent in the last year and 44% reported an increase of $100 or more. Most renters have been directly impacted by recent increases in rent prices in Arizona.
- Racial/ethnic disparities in financial strain have increased in measures of households not being current on rental payments and experiencing difficulty meeting spending needs.
- Individuals (nationwide) reporting either a lot of difficulty or no ability to see or concentrate are disproportionately likely to report being behind on rent payments.
- It appears that members of historically marginalized groups (especially people living with disabilities) are not benefiting from the improving economy as quickly on average as other demographic groups.
- Generally, a falling unemployment rate is usually associated with reductions in eviction filings, but here we observe rising eviction filings in the context of very low and stable unemployment.
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TPCH General Council Attendance and Voting Privileges Community Notice
TPCH Quarterly Membership Met on Thursday, November 10
Section 2.04 of the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness Governance Charter requires that the CoC Lead Agency/Collaborative Applicant publish a list of members gaining voting privileges, at risk of losing voting privileges, and having lost voting privileges within 15 days following each General Council meeting. The last TPCH General Council meeting was held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 3-5pm.Per the TPCH Governance Charter, voting privileges are assigned to TPCH members in attendance at two of the three immediately preceding General Council meetings. For a list of members now eligible to vote as a result of attending this meeting, see the TPCH Voting Member Roster linked below.
TPCH Voting Member Roster as of November 25, 2022
If you believe your voting privileges are not accurately reported here, please email tpch@tucsonaz.gov.
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TPCH News – November 2022
TPCH Newsletter – November 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TPCH To Host Fourth Quarterly General Council Meeting 11/10/22 from 3-5pm
City of Tucson Housing First Department Launches Homeless Protocol Reporting Tool, Seeks Partnerships for Homeless Protocol Dashboard
EVENTS
City of Tucson sponsors HUD Virtual House Party with Secretary Fudge
Celebrating the Contributions of Veterans this Veterans Day
RESOURCES
Resource Corner: Upcoming Tools, Trainings, and Resources
Reminder: Quarterly General Council Meeting November 10, 2022
TUCSON PIMA COLLABORATION TO END HOMELESSNESS TO HOST FOURTH QUARTERLY GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
Register here for the open meeting.
The summary agenda will include the community celebrations, an overview of the FY 2022 HUD Continuum of Care Program Annual Funding Competition and Non-Competitive Renewals of Youth Homelessness Demonstration Projects and FY 2022 HUD Continuum of Care Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered Homelessness submissions, and continuum updates.
Visit the link to view the following:
TPCH General Council Meeting Agenda (November 10, 2022)
TPCH Voting Member Roster as of August 11, 2022
TPCH General Council Meeting Minutes (August 11, 2022)
REGISTER FOR THE OPEN MEETING.
Homeless Encampment Reporting Tool Now Live
CITY OF TUCSON HOUSING FIRST DEPARTMENT LAUCNHES HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT PROTOCOL & REPORTING TOOL
The Homeless Encampment Protocol is initiated when a homeless camp, located on City property or private property, poses a threat to public safety, causes a major criminal or health concern, or when there is camping in any City park after hours. The new encampment online reporting tool will allow our community to help the City identify encampment locations and assess the level of response needed, including outreach, clean-up, and enforcement.
This reporting tool can be access online via this link and via the QR Code above. Encampment Reports can also be taken by phone at(520) 791-2540
City of Tucson Housing First Team Seeking Partnerships for Homeless Protocol Dashboard
HOMELESS PROTOCOL REPORTING TOOL LIVE AS OF OCTOBER 27, 2022, PARTNERSHIPS FOR OUTREACH NEEDED
The City of Tucson Housing First Team is seeking partnerships to provide outreach from the Homeless Protocol dashboard. The Homeless Protocol dashboard receives notifications from the public about encampments found all over the City of Tucson and Pima County.
For more information and to engage in this community effort, please reach out to Elle.Millyard@tucsonaz.gov.
Department of Housing and Urban Development to Host Virtual House Party with Secretary Marcia Fudge
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and special guests are hosting a virtual House Party to emphasize the agency’s commitment to helping young adults achieve their dreams of owning a home. The City of Tucson is serving as a champion for this event. Register here or click on the image above.
TPCH Celebrates Veterans Day
MANY OFFICES TO BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 FOR VETERANS DAY
DID YOU KNOW? VETERANS CREATED VETERANS DAY FROM ARMISTICE DAY TO HONOR VETERANS OF BOTH WORLD WARS
The end of World War I in November of 1918 resulted in “Armistice Day” to celebrate world peace. Originally honoring veterans of World War I, Armistice Day was later changed in 1954 at the urging of veterans service organizations, who amended the Act in 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
TPCH celebrates the Veterans in Pima County who have contributed to our national and community, as well as Esperanza En Escalante and The Southern Arizona Veterans Association Health Care System for their contributions to the mission of preventing and ending Veteran Homelessness in Pima County.
EVENTS IN TUCSON CELEBRATING VETERANS
Want to participate in the Tucson Vets Parade happening on Veterans Day? Check out more info and register here.
If you’d rather enjoy the soitude of nature this Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering a fare-free day on Friday, November 11, 2022.
Resource Corner: Tools, Conference Opportunities and Upcoming Trainings
ARIZONA TOWN HALL OFFERS FACTSHEETS AND BACKGROUND REPORTS ON MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HOMELESSNESS TOWN HALL
Last week, Arizona Town Hall listened to Tucson providers and community members discuss the related issues of mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness, and offered background reports and fact sheets for review. These can be found at the organization’s website, which will also feature a report out from the town hall event.
UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS (USICH) AND THE NATIONAL COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (NAEH) RELEASE VOTING GUIDES FOR HOMELESS PROVIDERS AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
To help more Americans exercise their right to vote, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) created the following step-by-step voting guides for homeless providers and for people experiencing homelessness. Both are available in five languages:
Election checklist for homeless service providers
Voting checklist for people experiencing homelessness
This guidance is part of the Biden administration’s effort to enable all eligible Americans—regardless of their housing status—to fully participate in our democracy. Last year, President Biden signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to promote voter registration and participation.
Check out the Every One Votes toolkit from the National Alliance to End Homelessness for more best practices on registering our community.
ARIZONA HOUSING COALITION RELEASES NEW DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AND HOUSING WEB PAGE
Understanding how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) concepts impact housing outcomes is critical in our mission to prevent and end homelessness and advocate for safe, affordable homes for all Arizonans. The following links provide guidance on housing equity. Visit the webpage here.
MONKEYPOX GUIDANCE FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS SERVING PEOPLE LIVING IN CONGREGATE SETTINGS
In addition to the below resources, TPCH and the Pima County Health Department hosted “Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness During the Monkeypox Outbreak” – A Webinar for Homeless Service Providers on September 21, 2022. To access this webinar via the TPCH Online Training Center, use this link.
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has gathered several resources from the Center for Disease Control and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to advise service providers on how to safely serve those living in encampments or other congregate settings. Those are listed here:
Fact Sheet: Monkeypox and People Experiencing Homelessness (National Health Care for the Homeless Council)
Considerations for Reducing Monkeypox Transmission in Congregate Living Settings (CDC)
Monkeypox Resources (HUD)
Fillable Flyer for Outreach – What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
Protecting Yourself and Others from Monkeypox
What To Do if There Is a Monkeypox Case in the Shelter
Monkeypox Preparedness Considerations for Homeless Shelters
The Time Is Now! Talking to People Experiencing Homelessness About Monkeypox
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS PRESSURE POINTS SERIES
The Alliance’s new Pressure Points Resource Series outlines specific strategies, practices, and philosophies that can help relieve the pressures experienced by providers and systems alike.
Do you have an upcoming event or resource you’d like added to the next TPCH Newsletter? Email tpch@tucsonaz.gov.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
TPCH Meetings & Training Events
Meetings and events added regularly. Find details and locations on the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net
November 3, 3pm
Homeless Youth Coalition
November 8, 1pm
Community Outreach Coalition
November 8, 3pm
System Performance Evaluation Committee
November 9, 10:30am
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
November 9, 3pm
HMIS Committee
November 10, 3pm
General Council Meeting
November 18, 9am
Built for Zero Coalition
November 22, 3pm
Continuum of Care Board Meeting
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TPCH General Council/Annual Meeting Meets November 10, 2022
TPCH Quarterly Membership Meeting Thursday, November 10
3pm-5pm (Zoom)
Join us for the quarterly General Council meeting of the TPCH membership on Thursday, November 10, 2022. This meeting will be held virtually and pre-registration is required.For a list of members eligible to vote in this meeting, see the TPCH Voting Member Roster linked below.
Click here to register for the General Council Meeting.
After registering, you will receive an automated email with details to access the meeting.
Summary Meeting Agenda
Roll Call and Consent Agenda
Jocelyn Muzzin, Continuum of Care Board Chairperson
Community Celebrations
Jocelyn Muzzin, Continuum of Care Board Chairperson
FY22 HUD Continuum of Care Program Annual Funding Competition and Non-Competitive Renewal of Youth Homelessness Demonstration Projects, FY22 HUD Continuum of Care Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered Homelessness
Austin Puca, Continuum of Care Lead Agency (City of Tucson)TPCH Updates
Cindy McClain, Continuum of Care Lead Agency (City of Tucson)
Committee and Coalition Updates
Committee and Coalition Representatives
New Business/Announcements
Group Discussion
Download the Meeting Materials:
TPCH General Council Meeting Agenda (November 10, 2022)
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TPCH News – October 2022
TPCH Newsletter – October 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
Fiscal Year 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Supplemental Funding Competition Closed
Pima County and Arizona Complete Health to Host Community Town Hall on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Homelessness
UA SIROW Releases its Census Updates to Housing Insecurity and Homelessness Report
UA SIROW Organizará un Grupo de Enfoque Sobre Datos de Personas Sin Hogar Jueves 27 de Octubre
TPCH to Offer Final Critical Time Intervention Session for Supervisors
Featured Blog Post: Promoting Affordable Housing
Youth Corner: Resources and Upcoming Events for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Resource Corner: Upcoming Tools, Trainings, and Resources
Fiscal Year 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Supplemental Funding Competition Closed for Tucson/Pima County
THE TUCSON PIMA COLLABORATION TO END HOMELESSNESS HAS COMPLETED ITS FISCAL YEAR 2022 CONTINUUM OF CARE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING COMPETITION
On August 11, 2022, TPCH released its local application for the the FY 2022 HUD Supplemental CoC Funding Competition.
On Monday, October 17, 2022 the TPCH Continuum of Care Board met to review the recommended preliminary priority listing, CoC Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered Homelessness Planning Grant Application, and consolidated community application. With 14 board members present, the CoC Board approved the application and priority listing for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Visit the link to view the following:
FY 2022 AZ-501 Continuum of Care Registration
FY 2022 CoC Board Approved CoC Application
FY 2022 CoC Board Approved Planning Grant Application
FY 2022 CoC Board Approved Priority List
FY 2022 CoC Board Final Project Ranking
Congratulations to all projects who submitted applications under an extremely abbreviated timeline.
VIEW THE APPROVED COMMUNITY APPLICATION.
Pima County and Arizona Complete Health to Host Community Town Hall on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Homelessness
SAVE THE DATE: REGISTRATION OPEN FOR COMMUNITY TOWN HALL ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 27, 2022, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST AT THE ABRAMS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
Pima County and Arizona Complete Health are collaborating to host this Arizona Town hall to discuss the co-occurring issues of mental illness, substance misuse and homelessness in our community. Service providers and leaders in the community who are confronted with this challenge are being called to attend and engage in the community discussion.
The goal of the town hall is to:
Share best practices and innovative approaches to real world challenges.
Discuss approaches to meeting the needs of a complex population.
Receive input and feedback regarding holistic approaches that address the underlying systemic issues contributing to the crisis.
This town hall will be held in person with breakfast provided, and registration is free.
Learn more and register at the link.
UA SIROW Releases its Census Updates to Housing Insecurity and Homelessness Report
The Southwest Institute for Research on Women has released its thirty-seventh update to its report on Housing Insecurity Indicators and Potential Homelessness Estimates for Arizona and Pima County. This report measures current housing insecurity with newer census data.
Tucson rent increases do appear to be slowing, however, September had the largest monthly count of eviction filings observed since the onset of the pandemic.
Read the full report here.
UA SIROW Organizará un Grupo de Enfoque Sobre Datos de Personas Sin Hogar Para Personas que Desean Participar en Español el Jueves 27 de Octubre de 3:00 a 4:30 por Zoom
El Southwest Institute for Research on Women está trabajando con organizaciones locales en un proyecto de dos años llamado Medimos Mejor que identificará y abordará las brechas de información sobre la falta y la inseguridad de la vivienda en el condado de Pima.
¿Existe información relacionada con la falta de hogar o la inseguridad de la vivienda que le impida satisfacer las necesidades individuales/comunitarias o funcionar con eficacia y eficiencia? ¿Existen ejemplos de información que no tiene actualmente, pero sería útil en su trabajo? Escuche sobre estas brechas de datos y ayude a elaborar estrategias sobre cómo abordarlas juntos.
Estaremos realizando un grupo de discusión en español el 27 de octubre a las 3:00-4:30pm, y se proporcionará una compensación por su tiempo.
El grupo de discusión se realizará por Zoom:
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/87547218656
Si no puede asistir a un grupo de discusión, pero tiene ideas sobre las necesidades de datos que le gustaría compartir, nos pondremos en contacto en una fecha determinada con formas alternativas de participar.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este proyecto, no dude en ponerse en contacto con Keith Bentele (profesor de investigación asociado de SIROW) en keithb@arizona.eduo(954) 621-5141 (520)730-5669
TPCH to Offer Final Critical Time Intervention Session for Supervisors
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR SUPERVISOR SESSION ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022 FROM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, EARLIER SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL PARTNER AGENCY STAFF TO WATCH ONLINE
In April 2022, TPCH hosted a three part training series on Critical Time Intervention, a time-limited and evidence-based practice that mobilizes support for vulnerable individuals and families during periods of transition.
The training advertised here is the fourth session of the Critical Time Intervention Series.
This session is intended for supervisors and managers who completed the Basic CTI training and would like to learn additional skills for training project staff in CTI practices and managing fidelity to the evidence-based model.
For supervisors who could not attend the live sessions, please see instructions below for how to access the TPCH Online Training Center.
Register here for the SUPERVISOR SESSION.
Didn’t Attend the initial CTI sessions?
Don’t worry – if you couldn’t attend the live sessions, the recorded session are posted on the TPCH Online Training Center for you to be able to view. These first three sessions are available for all staff (not just supervisors!) of TPCH partner organizations.
REGISTER FOR THE SUPERVISOR SESSION HERE.
Featured Blog Post: How CoCs Can Engage Local Leaders on Affordable Housing
THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) HAS ESTABLISHED NINE POLICY PRIORITIES, ONE OF WHICH IS INCREASING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUPPLY
The National Alliance to End Homelessness has recently published a blog post addressing the strategy for advocating for more affordable housing at the local level.
While CoCs do not construct affordable housing or control land use policies, there are a number of ways that CoCs can support the production of affordable housing. One strategy includes educating local elected officials about policies to increase affordable housing production and preservation, and how those policies would contribute to enhancing the CoC’s ability to prevent and end homelessness.
READ THE BLOGPOST HERE.
Youth Corner: Resources and Upcoming Events for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
ORGANIZATIONS OFFER AGE-APPROPRIATE, CULTURALLY INFORMED AND FACTUAL SEXUALITY EDUCATION AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Check out these two organizations, who provide a range of support services for youth experiencing homelessness including education, mental health, HIV testing and gender-affirming support groups. Youth service providers can reach out directly to bring some of these services onsite to their organizations.
Learn more about the Spectrum research project here.
Learn more by clicking on the link or by scanning the QR code above.
FREE CHEST BINDERS AVAILABLE TO TRANS AND NONBINARY YOUTH IN NEED
Point of Pride provides free chest binders (specially-designed chest compression garments) to any trans or gender non-conforming person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one. Please visit the website using this link for information and instructions for how to apply to this program: https://www.pointofpride.org/free-chest-binders
Do you have an upcoming event or resource you’d like added to thenext Youth Corner of the TPCH Newsletter? Email tpch@tucsonaz.gov.
Resource Corner: Tools, Conference Opportunities and Upcoming Trainings
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SERVICES (DES) TO HOST VIRTUAL QUARTERLY TRAINING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 9:30 – 11:00 AM
This training will be held virtually, and will be featuring:
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility
Division of Child Care
Division of Child Support Services
Division of Community Assistance and Development
Division of Developmental Disabilities // Arizona Achieve Better Life Experiences
Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services
Arizona Early Intervention Program
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)
Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS)
The forum will feature a roundtable format with breakout group discussions to facilitate focused conversation in programmatic areas. You will have an opportunity to join up to three (3) of the many breakout rooms. Each breakout session will be 20 minutes long. As a community partner, your participation is vital and appreciated.
REGISTER HERE. IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the self-select Breakout Room feature you must have:
– Zoom Desktop client or mobile app: version 5.3.0 or higher.
– Zoom Chrome OS: version 5.0.0 (4241.1207) or higher.
UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS (USICH) AND THE NATIONAL COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (NAEH) RELEASE VOTING GUIDES FOR HOMELESS PROVIDERS AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
To help more Americans exercise their right to vote, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) created the following step-by-step voting guides for homeless providers and for people experiencing homelessness. Both are available in five languages:
Election checklist for homeless service providers
Voting checklist for people experiencing homelessness
This guidance is part of the Biden administration’s effort to enable all eligible Americans—regardless of their housing status—to fully participate in our democracy. Last year, President Biden signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to promote voter registration and participation.
Check out the Every One Votes toolkit from the National Alliance to End Homelessness for more best practices on registering our community.
ARIZONA HOUSING COALITION RELEASES NEW DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AND HOUSING WEB PAGE
Understanding how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) concepts impact housing outcomes is critical in our mission to prevent and end homelessness and advocate for safe, affordable homes for all Arizonans. The following links provide guidance on housing equity. Visit the webpage here.
ARIZONA HOUSING COALITION TO HOST LANDLORD TENANT LAW FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES WORKSHOP
Presented by attorneys from Community Legal Services, this webinar will use real life scenarios to discuss to discuss how landlord tenant law applies to residents of manufactured homes. Training will happen on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Online, Register here (this training is free for Arizona Housing Coalition members and has a fee of $30 for non-members).
MONKEYPOX GUIDANCE FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS SERVING PEOPLE LIVING IN CONGREGATE SETTINGS
In addition to the below resources, TPCH and the Pima County Health Department hosted “Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness During the Monkeypox Outbreak” – A Webinar for Homeless Service Providers on September 21, 2022. To access this webinar via the TPCH Online Training Center, use this link.
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has gathered several resources from the Center for Disease Control and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to advise service providers on how to safely serve those living in encampments or other congregate settings. Those are listed here:
Fact Sheet: Monkeypox and People Experiencing Homelessness (National Health Care for the Homeless Council)
Considerations for Reducing Monkeypox Transmission in Congregate Living Settings (CDC)
Monkeypox Resources (HUD)
Fillable Flyer for Outreach – What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
Protecting Yourself and Others from Monkeypox
What To Do if There Is a Monkeypox Case in the Shelter
Monkeypox Preparedness Considerations for Homeless Shelters
The Time Is Now! Talking to People Experiencing Homelessness About Monkeypox
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS PRESSURE POINTS SERIES
The Alliance’s new Pressure Points Resource Series outlines specific strategies, practices, and philosophies that can help relieve the pressures experienced by providers and systems alike.
Do you have an upcoming event or resource you’d like added to the next TPCH Newsletter? Email tpch@tucsonaz.gov.
OCTOBER EVENTS
TPCH Meetings & Training Events
Meetings and events added regularly. Find details and locations on the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net
October 6, 3pm
Homeless Youth Coalition
October 11, 1pm
Community Outreach Coalition
October 11, 3pm
System Performance Evaluation Committee
October 12, 10:30am
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
October 12, 3pm
HMIS Committee
October 14, 9am
Built for Zero Coalition
October 17, 3pm
Special CoC Board Meeting *
*Note: this special CoC Board Meeting for the FY 22 Supplemental NOFO will replace the regularly scheduled meeting on October 25, 2022.
October 26, 3pm
Youth Action Committee Special Meeting (in person at the City of Tucson Offices)
October 27, 1pm
Coordinated Entry Committee
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U of A Southwest Institute for Research on Women releases census updates to Housing Insecurity and Potential Homelessness Report
The University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women has released its thirty-seventh update to its report on Housing Insecurity Indicators and Potential Homelessness Estimates for Arizona and Pima County. This report measures current housing insecurity with newer census data. Without further analysis the causes of this locally are unclear, but the prime suspects are rising rents and the lingering aftermaths of the pandemic for the household budgets of lower-income households (via death, illness, and changes in employment and caretaking responsibilities).
Since the last census wave, there have been considerable improvements. Those include:
- Consistent with national trends, Tucson rent prices appear to be slowing their rate of increase substantially in recent months.
- Mortgage holders in Arizona continue to be in the best financial position we have seen in this survey to date. Only 2.8% reported being not current on mortgage payments and of those that are not current 79% see a foreclosure in the next two months as either “not very likely” or “not likely at all”.
The most recent update to the report also includes many indicators of concern worth noting.
- Most renters are being directly impacted by rising rent prices in Arizona.
- Renters have experienced 34-39% increases in average and median rents over the past two years.
- Statewide, 69% of Arizona renters reported an increase in their monthly rent in the last year and 53% reported an increase of $100 or more. This indicates that most renters are being directly impacted by recent increases in rent prices in Arizona.
- Measures of households not being current on rental payments and those experiencing great difficulty meeting spending needs indicate that low income households in Arizona are slipping behind (again).
- In the previous survey the vast majority of Arizona renters who are behind on their rent, 94%, were only 1 or 2 months behind on their payments. This fell to 52% of non-current renters only 1 or 2 months behind on their rent this wave. This suggests noteworthy erosion in financial position of renter households in Arizona in recent months.
- Eviction filings have been rising since April, and September had the largest monthly count of eviction filings observed since the onset of the pandemic.
- Racial/ethnic disparities in financial strain have increased in measures of households not being current on rental payments and experiencing difficulty meeting spending needs.
- Individuals (nationwide) reporting either a lot of difficulty or no ability to see or concentrate are disproportionately likely to report being behind on rent payments.
- It appears that members of historically marginalized groups (especially people living with disabilities) are not benefiting from the improving economy as quickly on average as other demographic groups.
- Generally, a falling unemployment rate is usually associated with reductions in eviction filings, but here we observe rising eviction filings in the context of very low and stable unemployment.
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TPCH News – October 2022
TPCH Newsletter – October 2022 IN THIS ISSUE
Fiscal Year 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Funding Competition Closed
6th Annual Southern Arizona Opioid Misuse Preventions Symposium to be held October 25, 2022 at Casino Del Sol
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month
TPCH to Offer Fourth Critical Time Intervention Session for Supervisors
Featured Blog Post: What is Diversion?
Resource Corner: Upcoming Tools, Trainings, and Resources
Fiscal Year 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Funding Competition Closed for Tucson/Pima County
THE TUCSON PIMA COLLABORATION TO END HOMELESSNESS HAS COMPLETED ITS FISCAL YEAR 2022 CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FUNDING COMPETITION.
On August 18, 2022, TPCH released its local application for the the FY 2022 HUD Annual CoC Program Competition.
On Tuesday, September 27, 2022 the TPCH Continuum of Care Board met to review the recommended preliminary priority listing, appeals to the preliminary priority listing, CoC Planning Grant Application, and consolidated community application. With thirteen board members present, the CoC Board approved the application and priority listing for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Visit the link to view the following:
FY 2022 AZ-501 Continuum of Care Registration
FY 2022 AZ-501 Continuum of Care Grants Inventory Worksheet
FY 2022 CoC Board Approved CoC Application
FY 2022 CoC Board Approved Planning Grant Application
FY 2022 CoC Board Approved Priority List
FY 2022 CoC Board Final Project Ranking
Congratulations to all projects who submitted applications under an extremely abbreviated timeline.
VIEW THE APPROVED COMMUNITY APPLICATION.
City of Tucson Passes Source of Income Protection Ordinance
THE CITY OF TUCSON MAYOR AND COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THE SOURCE OF PROTECTION INCOME ORDINANCE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Source of income protection makes it unlawful for landlords or property managers to reject a rental application solely based on the applicant’s source of income, including rental assistance such as Housing Choice Voucher Program, Rapid Rehousing, and other federal, state, or local assistance programs. Federal housing laws do not guarantee source of income protections. Now, a growing number of cities and states have adopted source of income protection to blunt discriminatory rental practices and to enable more otherwise qualified families to secure affordable housing.
Visit the City of Tucson Source of Income Ordinance webpage for ongoing updates to the implementation of the ordinance.
6th Annual Southern Arizona Opioid Misuse Preventions Symposium to be held October 25, 2022 at Casino Del Sol
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 2022, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST AT THE CASINO DEL SOL
Registration is now available for the 6th Annual Southern Arizona Opioid Misuse Preventions Symposium – Building Community Health and Wellbeing – October 25th 8am to 5pm at Casino Del Sol.
The symposium will cover Social Determinants of Health in Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment. The keynote speaker this year is Carlton Hall, with other speakers covering topics such as primary prevention, programs that keep parents and babies together during opioid weening process, Medication Assisted Treatment, how the opioid epidemic has impacted indigenous nations, reentry and recovery, peer support in high school, and the Housing 1st model.
Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spaces are available!
Learn more and register at the link.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
DID YOU KNOW THAT OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH?
This observance was launched in 1945 when Congress declared the first week in October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week”. In 1998 the week was extended to a month and renamed. The annual event draws attention to employment barriers that still need to be addressed.
TPCH celebrates the work being done by organizational members like Direct Advocacy and Research Center for their work lead by and for people with disabilities as they find meaningful employment in Pima County.
Read more here about Disability Employment Awareness Month.
TPCH to Offer Fourth Critical Time Intervention Session for Supervisors
REGISTRATIONS UNDERWAY FOR SUPERVISOR SESSION, EARLIER SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL PARTNER AGENCY STAFF TO WATCH ONLINE
In April of 2022, TPCH offered three sessions on Critical Time Intervention, a time-limited and evidence-based practice that mobilizes support for vulnerable individuals during periods of transition.
The training advertised here is the fourth session of the Critical Time Intervention Series, started in April of 2022.
This session is intended for supervisors and managers who completed the Basic CTI training and would like to learn additional skills for training project staff in CTI practices and managing fidelity to the evidence-based model.
For supervisors who could not attend the live sessions, please see instructions below for how to access the TPCH Online Training Center.
Register here for the SUPERVISOR SESSION.
Didn’t Attend the initial CTI sessions?
Don’t worry – if you couldn’t attend the live sessions, the recorded session are posted on the TPCH Online Training Center for you to be able to participate. These first three sessions are available for all staff (not just supervisors!) of TPCH partner organizations.
REGISTER FOR THE SUPERVISOR SESSION HERE.
Featured Blog Post: What is Diversion?
DIVERSION IS AN INTERVENTION DESIGNED TO IMMEDIATELY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF SOMEONE WHO HAS JUST LOST THEIR HOUSING AND BECOME HOMELESS.
Diversion is a client-driven approach; its goal is to help the person or household find safe alternative housing immediately, rather than entering shelter or experiencing unsheltered homelessness. It is intended to ensure that the homelessness experience is as brief as possible, to prevent unsheltered homelessness, and to avert stays in shelter.
Our Family Services has led in youth diversion, piloting their diversion project through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project, now a fully operating program of the Continuum of Care. Read more at the link:
The National Alliance to End Homelessness has recently published a blog post addressing the diversion strategy.
READ THE BLOGPOST HERE.
Resource Corner: Tools, Conference Opportunities and Upcoming Trainings
ALLYSHIP IN OWNERSHIP: ETHICAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IN THE HOUSING CRISIS
Calling all property owners: Allyship in Ownership is a 4 week course (with each session lasting three hours) dedicated to discussing what it means to own property and collect rent in an ethical and equitable way. With rents going up dramatically and the increasing housing crisis, this training will look at how property owners can take action to mitigate some of the pressing issues, both current and historical.
In addition to the 3 hour sessions once per week, for a total of 12 hours of facilitated learning and connecting, participants can expect to make time for homework in the way of journaling, reflection, reading and/or listening assignments between session as well as ‘pod’ or small groups – that meet up once/week between meetings.
Register with the link! https://www.justicemovement.org/allyship-in-ownership
MONKEYPOX GUIDANCE FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS SERVING PEOPLE LIVING IN CONGREGATE SETTINGS
In addition to the below resources, TPCH and the Pima County Health Department hosted “Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness During the Monkeypox Outbreak” – A Webinar for Homeless Service Providers on September 21, 2022. To access this webinar via the TPCH Online Training Center, use this link.
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has gathered several resources from the Center for Disease Control and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to advise service providers on how to safely serve those living in encampments or other congregate settings. Those are listed here:
Fact Sheet: Monkeypox and People Experiencing Homelessness (National Health Care for the Homeless Council)
Considerations for Reducing Monkeypox Transmission in Congregate Living Settings (CDC)
Monkeypox Resources (HUD)Fillable Flyer for Outreach – What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
Protecting Yourself and Others from Monkeypox
What To Do if There Is a Monkeypox Case in the Shelter
Monkeypox Preparedness Considerations for Homeless Shelters
The Time Is Now! Talking to People Experiencing Homelessness About Monkeypox
FREE CHEST BINDERS AVAILABLE TO TRANS AND NONBINARY YOUTH IN NEED
Point of Pride provides free chest binders (specially-designed chest compression garments) to any trans person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one. Please visit the website using this link for information and instructions for how to apply to this program: https://www.pointofpride.org/free-chest-binders
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS PRESSURE POINTS SERIES
The Alliance’s new Pressure Points Resource Series outlines specific strategies, practices, and philosophies that can help relieve the pressures experienced by providers and systems alike.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
TPCH Meetings & Training Events
Meetings and events added regularly. Find details and locations on the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net
October 6, 3pm
Homeless Youth Coalition
October 11, 1pm
Community Outreach Coalition
October 11, 3pm
System Performance Evaluation Committee
October 12, 10:30am
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
October 12, 3pm
HMIS Committee
October 13, 5:30pm
Youth Action Committee
October 14, 9am
Built for Zero Coalition
October 17, 3pm
Special CoC Board Meeting *
*Note: this special CoC Board Meeting for the FY 22 Supplemental NOFO will replace the regularly scheduled meeting on October 25, 2022.
October 27, 1pm
Coordinated Entry Committee
October 27, 5:30pm
Youth Action Committee
For the most up-to-date meeting information, visit the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net. -
TPCH and City of Tucson to Host Virtual Listening Session on Unsheltered Homelessness – September 28, 2022
Click here to download the event flyer as a PDF.
In a follow up to last month’s two-day community strategy forum on unsheltered homelessness, the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) will hold a listening virtual session on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Registration is required and you can register here.
At the Sept. 28 virtual forum, findings from last month’s sessions will be presented followed by opportunity for public input. Local residents, community groups, businesses, and people impacted by homelessness are encouraged to participate.
“The two-day forum provided a good foundation to build upon for an effective community-based collaboration. As a community, we must work together to better address the needs of our unhoused residents and there are many who want to be part of the solution,” said HCD Director Liz Morales.
TPCH and HCD are working with the Corporation to Supportive Housing to launch a Frequent User System Engagement (FUSE) initiative aimed at housing individuals and families with service needs to reduce costs and trauma associated with recurring episodes of homelessness, incarceration, and emergency services. The FUSE initiative will give HCD and TPCH and its allies the opportunity to align health, housing, supportive services, and other resources to help prioritize unsheltered homelessness, particularly among individuals and families with serve service needs, and maintain permanent housing.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released a significant funding opportunity to address unsheltered homelessness. State and local governments have received infusions of new federal funding to support the transition of unsheltered individuals to temporary and permanent housing.
“We hope that we hear from our residents and businesses and invite them to participate on September 28th as we build on the foundation of helping our unhoused, Morales said.
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TPCH News – September 2022
TPCH Newsletter – September 2022 IN THIS ISSUE
Project Applications for FY 2022 HUD Supplemental Funding due Monday, September 19, 2022
TPCH and Pima County Health Department Host Monkeypox Webinar for Homeless Service Providers
TPCH to Offer Fourth Critical Time Intervention Session for Supervisors
Community Funding Opportunities
Pronouns: Why They Matter
Featured Blog Post: Improving Assistance to LGBTQ+ Individuals
Resource Corner: Upcoming Tools, Trainings, and Resources
Project Applications for FY 2022 HUD Supplemental Funding for Unsheltered Homelessness due Monday, September 19, 2022
On August 12, 2022, TPCH released its local application for the the FY 2022 HUD Supplemental Funding Opportunity to address Unsheltered Homelessness.
To view the application materials, instructions, and all HUD resources, visit the TPCH FY 2022 Supplemental NOFO Headquarters page.
Any questions for how to apply should be sent to tpch-nofo@tucsonaz.gov.
TPCH and Pima County Health Department Host A Webinar: Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness During the Monkeypox Outbreak
Join TPCH and the Pima County Health Department for an informative, 60-minute webinar for homeless service providers on September 21, 2022 (10am-11am)
Registration is required. Click here to register.
This virtual training session will cover:
Overview of the current monkeypox health emergency;
Monkeypox symptoms and risk factors;
Health promotion and harm reduction strategies to reduce risk of monkeypox transmission in congregate settings and among people experiencing homelessness; and
Resources for monkeypox testing and vaccination for high-risk community members.
REGISTER HERE.
TPCH to Offer Fourth Critical Time Intervention Session for Supervisors
REGISTRATIONS UNDERWAY FOR SUPERVISOR SESSION, EARLIER SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL PARTNER AGENCY STAFF TO WATCH ONLINE
In April of 2022, TPCH offered three sessions on Critical Time Intervention, a time-limited and evidence-based practice that mobilizes support for vulnerable individuals during periods of transition.
The training advertised here is the fourth session of the Critical Time Intervention Series, started in April of 2022. This session is intended for supervisors and managers who completed the Basic CTI training and would like to learn additional skills for training project staff in CTI practices and managing fidelity to the evidence-based model. For supervisors who could not attend the live sessions, please see instructions below for how to access the TPCH Online Training Center.
Register here for the SUPERVISOR SESSION.
Didn’t Attend the initial CTI sessions?
Don’t worry – if you couldn’t attend the live sessions, the recorded session are posted on the TPCH Online Training Center for you to be able to view. These first three sessions are available for all staff (not just supervisors!) of TPCH partner organizations.
REGISTER FOR THE SUPERVISOR SESSION HERE.
Additional Summer Sun Cooling Stations Available for People Experiencing Homelessness
In readiness for instances of extreme heat, the City of Tucson and the Pima County Kino Service Center will have available cooling center locations. The information is available for download, click on the images below.
As temperatures rise, please continue to share the following resources widely.
Download the 2022 Summer Sun Cooling Station flyer (English and Spanish) here.
For a map of these cooling centers. hydration stations, pools and splash pads, see this link.
Funding Opportunities
BANNER UNIVERSITY HEALTH PLANS IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CY22-23 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT PROGRAM
Banner University Family Care (B-UFC) will make community reinvestment funding available to organizations tackling health equity. B-UFC is currently seeking proposals related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) with an emphasis on Health Equity and addressing social risk factors.
Health Equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. SDOH are the living conditions that affect a person’s ability to be healthy, increase health care costs, and contribute to disparities in health equity.
Applications must be received by close of business on Friday, September 30, 2022, to be considered. Learn more at the link.
HELLENE HENRIKSON FUND OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE FOOTHILLS TO FUND $15,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO COMBAT HOUSING INSECURITY
Nonprofit organizations are invited to submit an application for up to $15,000 total (direct and indirect) for the Fall 2022 grant solicitation. A total of $60,000 will be granted, with the objective of funding 2 to 4 applications.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) in good standing, based in and doing charitable work in Southern Arizona, specifically Pima County, Santa Cruz County, Cochise County.
The organization must have local leadership in the form of a board of directors or advisory committee, local financial support, and local program management and accountability. In the case of nationally sponsored organizations, no portion of the grant can be used to support the national, state, or regional entity.
Grants are generally not made to individuals, for-profit organizations, government entities, capital fund drives, agency endowments, individual schools, or for sectarian purposes.
Organizations will not be eligible to reapply until the next grant solicitation.
Learn more and apply at the link.
Pronouns: Why They Matter
Why Focus on Pronouns?
You may have noticed that people are sharing their pronouns in introductions, on name tags, and at the beginning of meetings. This gives everyone in the room the opportunity to self identify instead of assuming someone’s identity or which pronouns they use. Including pronouns is a first step toward respecting people’s identity and creating a more welcoming space for people of all genders.
How Is This More Inclusive?
Pronouns can sometimes be a signifier for someone’s gender identity but not always. We do not want to assume people’s gender identity based on expression (typically shown through clothing, hairstyle, mannerisms etc.) By providing an opportunity for people to share their pronouns, you’re showing that you’re not assuming that their gender identity is based on their appearance.
To learn more, access this guide from GLSEN. Additionally, all staff at TPCH partner organizations can access the TPCH Online Training Center to watch the recorded sessions of our LGBTQ Equity Series to dive even deeper.
READ MORE HERE.
Featured Blog Post: Improving Assistance to LGBTQ+ Individuals
Pictured above is a flag at Bread and Roses, a youth crisis transitional housing program funded through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project. The colors depicted here represent queer and trans people of color, who constitute some of the most vulnerable communities navigating our homeless response system. (Source: https://outrightinternational.org/content/flags-lgbtiq-community)
The National Alliance to End Homelessness has recently published a blog post addressing some strategies CoCs (continua of care) can take to better serve LGBTQ+ individuals. Those could include:
Issue overtures to potential partner organizations to join the CoC membership and build the CoC’s expertise in assisting LGBTQ+ individual experiencing homelessness;
Schedule a time with providers and people with lived experience to review the CoC’s nondiscrimination policies and solicit input on how they can be updated;
Develop a process for monitoring noncompliance with nondiscrimination policies; and
Schedule trainings for providers on the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Rule, and the Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs Rule.
READ THE BLOGPOST HERE.
Resource Corner: Tools, Conference Opportunities and Upcoming Trainings
ALLYSHIP IN OWNERSHIP: ETHICAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IN THE HOUSING CRISIS
Calling all property owners: Allyship in Ownership is a 4 week course (with each session lasting three hours) dedicated to discussing what it means to own property and collect rent in an ethical and equitable way. With rents going up dramatically and the increasing housing crisis, this training will look at how property owners can take action to mitigate some of the pressing issues, both current and historical.
In addition to the 3 hour sessions once per week, for a total of 12 hours of facilitated learning and connecting, participants can expect to make time for homework in the way of journaling, reflection, reading and/or listening assignments between session as well as ‘pod’ or small groups – that meet up once/week between meetings.
Register with the link! https://www.justicemovement.org/allyship-in-ownership
ALLYSHIP IN OWNERSHIP: ETHICAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IN THE HOUSING CRISIS
Calling all property owners: Allyship in Ownership is a 4 week course (with each session lasting three hours) dedicated to discussing what it means to own property and collect rent in an ethical and equitable way. With rents going up dramatically and the increasing housing crisis, this training will look at how property owners can take action to mitigate some of the pressing issues, both current and historical.
In addition to the 3 hour sessions once per week, for a total of 12 hours of facilitated learning and connecting, participants can expect to make time for homework in the way of journaling, reflection, reading and/or listening assignments between session as well as ‘pod’ or small groups – that meet up once/week between meetings.
Register with the link! https://www.justicemovement.org/allyship-in-ownership
MONKEYPOX GUIDANCE FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS SERVING PEOPLE LIVING IN CONGREGATE SETTINGS
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has gathered several resources from the Center for Disease Control and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to advise service providers on how to safely serve those living in encampments or other congregate settings. Those are listed here:Fact Sheet: Monkeypox and People Experiencing Homelessness (National Health Care for the Homeless Council)
Considerations for Reducing Monkeypox Transmission in Congregate Living Settings (CDC)
FREE CHEST BINDERS AVAILABLE TO TRANS AND NONBINARY YOUTH IN NEED
Point of Pride provides free chest binders (specially-designed chest compression garments) to any trans person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one. Please visit the website using this link for information and instructions for how to apply to this program: https://www.pointofpride.org/free-chest-binders
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS HOUSING FIRST WEBINAR SERIES
The National Low Income Housing Coalition, National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities have teamed up in a four-part series on homelessness and Housing First. The remaining sessions of this series will be held on September 12th and 28th, 2022 at 2:30 PM EST (*note this is Eastern time, times are 11:30 AM Arizona time).
Register here to attend.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS PRESSURE POINTS SERIES
The Alliance’s new Pressure Points Resource Series outlines specific strategies, practices, and philosophies that can help relieve the pressures experienced by providers and systems alike.
PREPARING FOR THE NOFO WITH THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM SERIES
The 2022 SYSTEM Series is a new collection of webinars, blog posts, and resources designed to help communities build more effective systems to end homelessness.
The updated series addresses emerging priorities in the field, as well as insights on issues and areas the Alliance expects HUD to prioritize in the upcoming NOFO.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
TPCH Meetings & Training Events
Meetings and events added regularly. Find details and locations on the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net
September 15, 2pm
FY 2022 Continuum of Care Application Community Input Series – Special Populations: Youth, Families and Domestic Violence Survivors. RSVP at this link.
September 16, 2pm
FY 2022 Continuum of Care Application Community Input Series – CoC Processes. RSVP at this link.
September 22, 1pm
Coordinated Entry Committee
September 22, 5:30pm
Youth Action Committee
September 27, 3pm
Continuum of Care Board Meeting
For the most up-to-date meeting information, visit the TPCH calendar at https://www.tpch.net.