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HOPE program reports 85 enrollments, 45 housing placements amid voucher freeze
Summary
Staff reported that the HOPE (Housing Opportunities for People in the Community) program enrolled 85 people, achieved 45 housing placements and 12 shelter placements by tying outreach, navigators and partner services to hard-to-reach clients; the program emphasized weekly navigator collaboration and creative solutions in a tight market.
The committee heard a presentation on the HOPE program (Housing Opportunities for People in the Community) on June 10 that described how outreach, navigators and partner organizations work to place clients who are shelter‑resistant or unsheltered.
HHS staff said HOPE grew from 2023 Encampment Crisis Response Team (ECRT) work and HUD technical assistance and was designed to bring shelter-level services into the community for people who were reluctant to enter congregate shelter. The presenter told the committee HOPE has recorded 85 enrollments to date, 12 shelter placements and 45 housing placements. Staff characterized these outcomes as substantial given the voucher freeze that began in mid‑2024.
Program staff said the average time to find housing in the program is longer than…
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