Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): United Way of Greater Houston
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a memorandum of understanding with United Way of Greater Houston for diversion services that include case management and financial assistance.
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Background and Discussion:
HCHCD and the United Way will provide personalized case management and early crisis intervention and diversion assistance to residents that are facing homelessness or a potential housing crisis, residents living in unstable conditions, and those requiring intensive intervention and navigation to basic needs programs. HCHCD is leveraging existing CDBG, ESG, and ARPA Flex funds for this project.
Expected Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with the MOU. The project is expected to benefit at least 450 households facing homelessness or a potential housing crisis.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: V: Reduce eviction and foreclosure rates among residents.
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