Community Development Presentation
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Homeless Programs Supervisor Military and Veterans Affairs Commission May 13, 2025 How we help Veterans? • Community Resource Referral Center (CRRC) • Connecting our homeless veterans to the V.A. • Obtaining DD-214 • Stand Down • Water and hygiene, clothes, socks, and shoes, food (basic needs) • State ID, social security cards, birth certificates, award letters • State and local social services like DES, disability, AHCCCCS, food stamps, childcare • Shelter placement and diversion services • Detox, residential treatment, halfway houses, and supportive systems • Primary and mental health providers and services • Veterans court services and legal services, probation • Transportation and advocacy • Job search, resume, interview prep, work clothes • Coordinated entry and housing • Creating a natural support system • Pets, vaccines, vet services, fostering, and surrendering pets 60 44 127 296 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 64 93 77 8 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 • Public awareness and fundraising Campaign • Reduces panhandling and foot traffic • Encourages use of services • Supports Chandler Homeless Programs • Text to donate Questions?