Floyd Worked over 20 years as a security guard in the Midlands.

1. Transforming people from homelessness to self-reliance in order to improve their lives and the Midlands community.

2. Floyd • Worked over 20 years as a security guard in the Midlands. • Within 2 months of losing his job, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. • Without health insurance and limited savings, bills begin to pile. • Became homeless • He arrived at Transitions in March 2012. • Became an inspirational role-model to both his fellow residents and the staff. • During his stay at Transitions he underwent Chemotherapy. • In remission now • In March 2013, Floyd graduated from Transitions’ program. • With the help of his Transitions’ case manager, he obtained disability and permanent housing. • In May 2013, Transitions’ Board of Directors invited Floyd to join as a full board member, to represent current and former clients. 2

3. Tammarria • Suffered from substance abuse (crack cocaine) for many years. • She arrived at Transitions in 2011; she was a client for 18 months. • Transitions offered stability, hope, encouragement, and resources needed to change her life. • Transitions’ case manager Mrs. English changed her life; she gave Tammarria a helping hand versus a handout. • Received help from LRADAC, and she has been clean for 2 years and 4 months. • Regained custody of her children! • During her stay at Transitions, she obtained two jobs– as a custodian and a supervisor/manager at IHOP. • Still attends NA and AA meetings. • Has been happily married for 1 year. • Obtained permanent housing! • After IHOP closed, she obtained employment at Transitions in Day Center. • Future Plans--- Hopes to become a Social Worker specializing in Drug and Addictions counseling. She wants to help women like her in conquering addictions! 3

4. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (June 15, 2011- October 29, 2013) • 450 clients moved to permanent housing • 1302 clients moved from homelessness to a more positive living situation • Engaged over 2,587 unique clients last year • $16.00 per night to provide services to someone who is currently homeless • 154,537 nutritious meals served last year (Over 250K since opening) 4

5. SERVICES SERVICES LIFE SKILLS GROUPS EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PROVIDERS RELIGIOUS / SPIRITUAL STUDIES LITERACY / PRE-GED/GED CLOTHING CLOSET / LAUNDRY COMPUTER LAB/RESOURCE CENTER 5

6. LEVELS OF BEDS (160M/100F) Emergency (49M/31F) Convalescent (9M/5F) Transitional Housing (40M/40F) Program Entry (62M/24F) 6

7. OUR PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE Alston Wilkes Society Catholic Charities City Center Partnership Columbia Area Mental Health Center Columbia Housing Authority Cooperative Ministries DEW Dorn VA Homeless Services Eau Claire Health Cooperative Faith Community Groups Goodwill Industries Jannie R. Jackson Women’s Center LRADAC MIRCI PALSS Palmetto Center for Women Richland County Bar Association Public Service Richland Library Salvation Army SC Legal Services Turning Pages United Way of the Midlands VA South East Regional Office Veterans Formation Vocational Rehabilitation VOW Work in Progress 7

8. BEST PRACTICES • Work with partners to provide services to clients • Use reasonable case management ratios • Levels of beds for progression • Have accountability (community service, personal development, rent in Program, get substance counseling if necessary, find work) • Work employment and housing specialists 8

9. QUESTIONS? 9