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Housing Solutions Alliance pushes homelessness blueprint as federal grant rules shift
Summary
HSA leaders told council they are operationalizing a seven‑area blueprint and pursuing an urgent local grant competition this week for noncongregate shelter and other programs after Continuum of Care funding priorities shifted, potentially reducing allocations for permanent supportive housing.
Des Moines — Housing Solutions Alliance (HSA) leaders on Dec. 8 briefed the city council on implementation steps for a metro homelessness blueprint and urged rapid action after federal Continuum of Care guidance shifted priorities and a local competition deadline approached.
Scott Geena, co‑chair of the HSA and president and CEO of EMC Insurance, told council the alliance has translated a consultant blueprint into a new public‑private organization and is preparing to implement 25 improvement strategies across seven focus areas. "We are charged with implementing the blueprint," Geena said.
Doug Romig, HSA executive director, described the seven focus areas — including prevention/diversion, crisis response capacity, and accelerating exits to stable housing — and said the board will adopt bylaws, a budget and an approval process for the improvement strategies at a meeting scheduled…
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