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Office of Homeless Services reports encampment moves, hospitality hub staffing and Shelby House transition
Summary
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) updated the Homelessness Planning Council on sheltering efforts, moves from an encampment known as Old Town City, the new hospitality hub staffing approach, shared-housing policy development and the status of 14 units at Shelby House.
Office of Homeless Services Director Calvin told the Homelessness Planning Council that OHS is continuing outreach and housing placements tied to the Old Town City encampment and that 72 people (and 11 pets) had moved from camps in recent weeks; two residents reportedly used VASH vouchers.
Calvin said OHS will staff the hospitality hub with two OHS employees to help with documents and connections to housing, and that the hub operator has shifted from the previous operator to a hospitality-hub model meant to increase partnership with community providers. "I think what they're looking to do differently is connecting with community partners as well," Calvin said.
Why it matters: The report addressed how OHS is trying to convert encampment outreach into housing placements…
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