Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Results For America
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to submit an application to Results for America to participate in the 7-week virtual Power in Practice Solutions Sprint Program.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 6, 2025, Results for America informed Harris County Housing and Community Development of the opportunity to apply to participate in the 7-week virtual Power in Practice Solutions Sprint. Participating Sprint teams may be chosen to receive a $15,000 grant after completing the training seminars. The grant is to implement the Tenant Right to Council program to assist Harris County residents facing eviction.
On August 22, 2025, Housing and Community Development (HCD) submitted an application to participate in the 7-week virtual Power in Practice Solutions Sprint program.
Results for America, in partnership with the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel, PolicyLink, and Strategic Actions for a Just Economy, is a nationwide collaboration seeking to support local groups that strive to provide Tenants with the Right to Counsel facing eviction. The group offers local government and community partners seeking to collaborate to promote local jurisdictions to establish Tenant Ri...
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