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Rolla Mission details shelter-to‑housing programs, reports housing and outreach results
Summary
The Rolla Mission presented program outcomes to the council: last year the Mission housed 136 people, helped 92 secure jobs, furnished 208 new homes through its Welcome Home program and reduced encampment population by 31% via outreach; staff described eligibility and requirements for the Rise and Rebuild program.
At a council meeting on Aug. 4, Sarah Buell, marketing and donor relations manager at the Rolla Mission, presented the nonprofit’s 2024 results and described new and ongoing programs designed to move people from crisis sheltering into stable housing.
Why it matters: The Rolla Mission said its case management and outreach work produced measurable housing outcomes and reduced visible encampments; the council asked for follow‑up metrics to understand longer‑term stability after clients move into housing.
What the Mission reported: Buell said that in 2024 the Mission housed 136 people and achieved a 54%…
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