Community Development Presentation

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2025-05-13)

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Homeless Programs
Supervisor
Military and Veterans Affairs Commission
May 13, 2025

How we help Veterans?
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Community Resource Referral Center (CRRC)
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Connecting our homeless veterans to the V.A.
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Obtaining DD-214
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Stand Down
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Water and hygiene, clothes, socks, and shoes, food (basic needs)
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State ID, social security cards, birth certificates, award letters
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State and local social services like DES, disability, AHCCCCS, food stamps, childcare
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Shelter placement and diversion services
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Detox, residential treatment, halfway houses, and supportive systems
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Primary and mental health providers and services
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Veterans court services and legal services, probation
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Transportation and advocacy
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Job search, resume, interview prep, work clothes
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Coordinated entry and housing
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Creating a natural support system
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Pets, vaccines, vet services, fostering, and surrendering pets

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44
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296
88
Diverted
Institutional Setting
Permanent Housing
Shelter
Other
Chandler Connect: FY 2023-2024
**Other includes returned to street, unknown reason for exit, and
death
• Street Outreach and Engagement
• 638 households, including 782 persons served
• 85% positive outcomes
40 Veterans Served

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16
Diverted
Permanent Housing
Shelter
Institutional Settings
Other
Operation Open Door: FY 2023-2024
• Non-Congregate Shelter
• 171 households, including 356 persons served
• 98% positive outcomes
9 Veterans Served

Change-Up Campaign
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Public awareness and fundraising
Campaign
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Reduces panhandling and foot traffic  
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Encourages use of services
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Supports Chandler Homeless Programs
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