1. over 12,000 individuals live in poverty. 12% of students in the school system receive free and...
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Over 12,000 individuals live in Poverty.
12% of students in the school system receive Free and Reduced Meals
Almost 1,000 eligible students do not apply.
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Homelessness
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According to Point in Time survey conducted 1/27/2010
221 Homeless persons in Ho. Co.
◦ 106 persons were in temporary housing◦ 88 Unsheltered
◦ Last year, Grassroots and Bridges to Housing Stability turned away 4200 (duplicated) requests for shelter.
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WHY:◦ Loss of Income and/or Loss of Job◦ Foreclosure◦ Addiction◦ Mental Illness or Physical Disability◦ Medical Crisis◦ Domestic Dispute◦ Overwhelming Debt◦ Transitioning from hospital, mental health care,
detention, nursing home, aging out of foster care.
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Federal, State, and County governmentFunding and regulatory mandate
Howard County Government◦ Mental Health Authority◦ Dept. of Citizen Services ◦ Dept. of Housing and Community Development –
Service Provider: Housing Choice Voucher Affordable Housing Programs
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Cold Weather Shelter
Day Resource Center
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
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Financial Assistance and Case Management
◦Provides Housing and Case Management for 18 families
◦Assessment and Stabilization services
◦Money Management Coaching
◦Referral for Financial Assistance and Legal Aide
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Operates four houses for up to 28 persons Counseling Outreach and Community Education Legal Representation In FY 2010 – Served 108 persons in
emergency Shelter
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Nothing is impossible to a willing
heart.
- John Heywood
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