Based on Successful programs around the U.S., HOUSING FIRST ends homelessness by providing people with permanent housing right away, then offering other services as needed. The chronically homeless are three times more likely to die from treatable illnesses. Lowers taxpayers costs - Permanent housing costs about one third of the costs for emergency, charity and public aid programs for long-term ho
meless people. How does it work? Lake County organizations identify available housing. Part of the funding for housing comes from Federal programs. The remaining funding comes from these financial donations. Long-term homeless people are offered a rental property based on available funding and a priority list. A caseworker is assigned to the individuals or families for transition and further service support. How Much Are We Trying to Raise? The cost, on average, for an apartment, utilities, and a case manager is $900/month. As of August 2015, 75 people have already been housed with Federal Funds and 55 have yet to be housed. Of those 55 people, 25 people will be housed with Federal Funds so we need to raise funding to support 30 people. That means we need $900/month for 30 people to reach our goal by the end of 2016. We need that same amount starting in 2017 to sustain the program. Although monthly donations are encouraged, any donation is greatly appreciated. For those that work for companies with matching funds, please consider using those funds to supplement your donation.
