Men’s Service Center

1. Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida Men’s Service Center

2. Presentation Outline Background Coalition for the Homeless Men’s Pavilion-Existing New Men’s Service Center Action Requested

3. Presentation Outline Background Coalition for the Homeless Men’s Pavilion-Existing New Men’s Service Center Action Requested

4. Background In 2008, the Coalition for the Homeless approached Orange County and the City of Orlando about replacing the Men’s emergency shelter – The Pavilion The concept was a new direction for addressing chronically homeless men in Orange County

5. Background The project is a new Men’s Service Center, a 32,000 sq. ft. residential facility to house 250 men. The collaborative effort will create a residential program to help get men off the street Into a stable environment On the road to stability and independence

6. Presentation Outline Background Coalition for the Homeless Men’s Pavilion-Existing New Men’s Service Center Action Requested

7. Coalition for the Homeless Mission To address the needs of homeless men, women, and children in our community and to serve as a catalyst for community collaboration to end homelessness.

8. Coalition for the Homeless About the Coalition • Largest homeless service provider in Central Florida • Last year: • Provided over 209,000 nights of shelter to men, women and children • Delivered more than 302,000 meals • Housed about 600 people on a given night • Supported 374 families with 690 children • Benefited from almost 17,000 volunteers

9. Coalition for the Homeless Main Coalition Programs • Center for Women and Families • Women’s Residential and Counseling Center • Community Housing Program • First Steps Substance Abuse Recovery Program • Men’s Emergency Drop-in Shelter (Pavilion)

10. Presentation Outline • Background • Coalition for the Homeless • Men’s Pavilion-Existing • New Men’s Service Center • Action Requested

11. Men’s Pavilion-Existing • Overnight drop-in shelter • Warehouse type facility without air conditioning • Men sleep on mats on the floor • Open floor design - no privacy • Sleep in the same place where they eat • Must leave campus each morning

12. Men’s Pavilion-Existing • Men eat, sleep and go • Men have to be off property by 8am

13. Men’s Pavilion-ExistingPopulations Served • Chronically and episodically homeless • Employed and unemployed • Men with substance abuse issues • Men with mental health issues • Men with physical disabilities • Elderly men • Veterans

14. Men’s Pavilion-Existing • Support services to break the cycle of homelessness not available • Current scope • Evening meal • Shower facilities • Laundry facilities • Locker space • Parking space on the floor • Capacity – 375 men Interior of Pavilion

15. Presentation Outline • Background • Coalition for the Homeless • Men’s Pavilion-Existing • New Men’s Service Center • Action Requested

16. New Men’s Service CenterJoe Smith Life Tomorrow Joe is sleeping in a bed and benefiting from a structured program including: • Case management • VA benefit assistance • Mental health counseling • Hope for a self sufficient tomorrow Life Today Joe has been a homeless veteran for 5 years, sleeping on the floor of the existing Pavilion. He currently: • Is receiving no benefits • Has some mental health concerns • Has little hope for change

17. New Men’s Service Center • To be built on Coalition’s main campus, 639 W. Central Blvd. • Residential facility to accommodate 250 men • Separate sleeping quarters including dorms for different populations, i.e. substance abuse recovery; physically disabled; veterans • Dedicated kitchen and dining room

18. Men’sServiceCenterSite Location 639 West Central Blvd.(Between Terry Ave. & Parramore Ave.)

19. New Men’s Service Center A New Direction

20. New Men’s Service Center • Comprehensive support services • Education and vocational training • Employment assistance • Mental health services • Substance abuse recovery services • Veterans services • Budgeting/savings assistance • Housing assistance • Life skills training

21. New Men’s Service Center • MSC residential program will fill a critical service void in the community • The unique needs of chronically homeless men will be addressed • Will help men develop the personal and financial stability needed to become self-sufficient, thereby breaking the cycle of homelessness

22. New Men’s Service Center The Community Unites • The tri-party agreement we present to you today represents the collective efforts of many dedicated individuals. • Untold hours have been committed by dozens of business professionals from various sectors of the community. • After 18-months of discussions we have worked tirelessly to craft the tri-party agreement before you today.

23. New Men’s Service CenterThe Community Unites • As we walk this road together we will create a better community for Orange County and the whole Central Florida region. • Without this landmark partnership, we would not have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of men who have been so woefully underserved in this community.

25. New Men’s Service Center Project Budget Project cost estimate is $6.6 million Orange County commitment $5.0 million in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Orlando commitment $1.6 million in CDBG funds

26. New Men’s Service Center Project Implementation • Design and permitting - Orlando and Coalition - 90% complete • Project Management - Orange County • Bidding and construction • Contract • Federal grant requirements

27. New Men’s Service Center Tri-Party Agreement- Orlando, Coalition & Orange County Scope of the project General responsibilities Funding mechanisms Reporting requirements

28. Presentation Outline • Background • Coalition for the Homeless • Men’s Pavilion-Existing • New Men’s Service Center • Action Requested

29. Action Requested Approval of Agreement between Orange County, Florida, City of Orlando, and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc. regarding Community Development Block Grant funding.