Department: Housing and Community Development
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
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
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 ERA2 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.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_X Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: January 30, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): February 1, 2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Jo Anne Estrada, Community Impact Director, Housing and Community Development
Attachments (if applicable): Memorandum of Understanding HCD & UWGH