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Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas. Douglas Argue Jonda Clemings. Acknowledgements. National Alliance to End Homelessness www.endhomelessness.org U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development www.hudhre.info/hprp www.huduser.org. Obstacles Faced By Rural Providers.
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Implementing HPRPin Rural Areas Douglas Argue Jonda Clemings
Acknowledgements • National Alliance to End Homelessness • www.endhomelessness.org • U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development • www.hudhre.info/hprp • www.huduser.org
Obstacles Faced By Rural Providers • Lack of public transportation • Single agencies providing multiple services • Personnel wear several “hats” • Sense of isolation • Fewer resources - funding • Difficult for staff to attend trainings & meetings
Transformation Shelter, Crisis & Emergency Assistance Focused Housing Stability and Rapid Re-Housing
Training Opportunities • Webinars • Statewide trainings • 1:1 telephone T.A. • Community T.A. • Rural Convenings
Financial Assistance • Short & medium term rental assistance • Security & utility deposits • Utility payment • Moving cost assistance
Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services • Case management • Outreach & engagement • Housing search & placement • Legal services • Credit repair
Data Collection • Homeless Management Information System • Purchase of software • Computer equipment • Costs associated with data collection, entry, & analysis • Other evaluation, if asked
Administrative Costs • Accounting for grant funds • Preparing reports for HUD • Program audits • Training directly related to HPRP • Costs related to administering grant after award
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in OhioDouglas ArgueJonda Clemings175 S. Third St. - Suite 250Columbus, Ohio 43215Phone 614-280-1984Fax 614-463-1060www.cohhio.orgdouglasargue@cohhio.orgjondaclemings@cohhio.org