“It is very much ingrained in me that you do not manage a social wrong. You should be ending it.”

1. - Phillip Mangano • Executive Director United States Interagency Council on Homelessness “It is very much ingrained in me that you do not manage a social wrong. You should be ending it.”

2. ReceptionWelcome guests and assess their needs.

3. February 7, 2008 Lane County Fairgrounds Eugene, Oregon

4. Homelessness in our Community 94% of our community’s homeless population is from Lane County. (Of 6,374 homeless program participants who sought services in Calendar Year 2006, OPUS/HMIS data).

5. Homelessness in our Community? Individuals, including children and youth, who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

7. Who is Homeless? On any given night in Lane County 2,111 people are homeless Combined: Lane County’s One Night Shelter (January 2008) And Street Count (January 2007)

8. On any given night in Lane County 2,111 people are homeless

9. Who is Homeless? 11,133 Individuals in 9,134 Households sought services in Calendar Year 2007 An additional 1,814homeless individuals requested health services from Riverstone Health Clinic in Calendar Year 2007 (Homeless and receiving services at some point during the year) (OPUS/HMIS data) Unduplicated count. Data collected from program enrollment day. Data collected from 14 Agencies providing 45 programs.

10. Seeking help 11,133 Individuals sought services in 2007

11. 1,965 homeless students in Lane County Schools

12. Who is Homeless? One Night Shelter Count - January 31, 2008 1,517 people were homeless on that night 152 turned away due to lack of space 37% of the 2,111individuals reported being chronically homeless

14. Homelessness in our Community? Single Chronically Homeless Adults 37% of homeless individuals identified in the 2008 one-night shelter count were chronically homeless. Veterans 12% (4,560 of the 38,000) Veterans in Lane County are homeless. (VA estimates, 2007)

15. 12% Veterans in Lane County are homeless

16. Homelessness

18. Why does this matter to you ? We all pay for the consequences! Cost of an average emergency room visit Daily cost at Johnson Unit (Psychiatric) 8 days is average Daily cost at Buckley detox 3-4 days for alcohol, 4-5 days for heroin Daily cost at Lane County Jail $126 for “housing” plus $233 for arrest & booking (2006 data) $362 $858 $189 $359

19. Why does this matter to you ? We all pay for the consequences! • OR • $833MONTHLY COST of permanent supportive housing • 67¢ Per person, per day local subsidy for low- income housing over the life of the project

20. Why Does this Matter to you? If we address chronic homelessness: • We will reduce unsanitary transient camps, • No human waste in public places, • Jails can house more serious violent criminals.

22. Why Does this Matter to you? • People who can work will support themselves and contribute to the community. • Our most vulnerable community members will be off the streets and in safe and secure housing. • We will are all paying more now because 10% of the homeless population are overtaxing our services.

24. Poverty Homelessness and poverty are linked. People experiencing poverty are frequently unable to pay for housing, food, health care, transportation and childcare.

25. "Instead of serving homeless people endlessly, our mission is to end their homelessness." • - Phillip Mangano • United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director

26. Project Homeless Connect Began in San Francisco in 2004 • Over 150 projects in 115 cities in the U.S. have had a Project Homeless Connect. • Increase access to services for people who are homeless or at risk. • Raise awareness about homelessness. • Lane County Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness • Engage the community in finding a solution for homelessness. • Get community input and support!

27. Project Homeless Connect for Lane County Project Homeless Connect for Lane County was conceived by local community leaders and private service providers: • Lane County Human Services Commission • City of Eugene • City of Springfield • United Way of Lane County Project Homeless Connect 2008 2nd Annual Event

28. Project Homeless Connect for Lane County • Offers one day and one location to address basic needs and access critical services. • Engage and increases involvement of individual volunteers, the business and non-profit community. • Leverages private, corporate and foundation money and in-kind support.

29. How it Works… • Initial Planning • Secure a location – Lane Events Center • Establish steering committee, 10 major task teams and 32 service area subcommittees. • Weekly team leader meetings

30. PHC Task Teams

31. How it Works… Outreach • 9,000 flyers, posters and bus posters • Each flyer became a Lane Transit District (LTD) bus pass • Tear-off LTD vouchers for travel to the Lane County Events Center • City of Eugene: shuttle service from shelters to Lane County Events Center • LTD: coupons for transport to follow-up appointments

33. How it Works… Event Day • Set up the day before – pipe and drape, services ready to go! • Hospitality – be sure the guests feel welcome • Hot Food – an important draw Services Provided • Benefits, housing assistance, health, vision, dental, confidential services, well-being, veterinary, haircuts, legal, information, plus more!

35. Outreach • Flyers at service programs • Local non-profits pass the word • Advertising in the right places

37. Event Day Guest Attendance: 1,158

38. Lane Events Center – Exhibit Hall

39. General • 1,158 guest attended • 602 community volunteers • 281 service providers representing 81 businesses, government agencies, and non-profit service organizations • 195 cash and in-kind donors

41. Reception • Greet each guest • Share information about services offered • Connect guests to their highest priorities • Fill out a brief intake form • Important data collected • Volunteers help each guest get connected to services

42. Reception Volunteers greet each guest and listen to their stories

43. Reception Finding out what our guests need at intake/reception area

44. Hospitality ServicesShows the community cares • 6 hours of entertainment, • 251 people received hair cuts, • 87 people had bikes exchanged for a refurbished one, • 70 bikes repaired, • 32 people received a refurbished bike, • 33 new bike trailers, • 140 bike helmets, • 92 bike lights/vouchers, • 100 bells installed on bikes.

45. Hospitality ServicesA warm welcome demonstrates a caringcommunity 11 local musical acts, 6 hours of entertainment

46. Hospitality ServicesDemonstrating a caringcommunity 251 Haircuts

47. Hospitality ServicesDemonstrating a caringcommunity Awesome bike services!

48. Hospitality ServicesDemonstrating a caringcommunity Bike services

49. Hospitality ServicesDemonstrating a caringcommunity • 21 dogs and 8 cats kenneled during event • 48 free spay/neuter vouchers distributed for use at Greenhill Humane Society • 337 people received food for their pet • 32 pets received flea treatment • 27 pets received nail clipping • 357 pet supplies given away (Carriers, leashes, blankets, etc.)

50. Hospitality ServicesDemonstrating a caringcommunity Pet services