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OHS reports staffing, partnerships and nearly 389 low-barrier units coming online; Housing First conference spurs follow-up work
Summary
Office of Homeless Services (OHS) staff reported hiring and partnership efforts, voucher utilization rates (EHV 99%, VASH 82%) and a pipeline of roughly 387–389 low-barrier units. Staff and CAB members summarized the recent Housing First and NAEH conferences and flagged follow-up work to translate conference takeaways into implementable steps.
Dr. Marvin Trotter, assistant director for the Office of Homeless Services, updated the Homelessness Planning Council on staffing, partnerships and operational activities. He said OHS is recruiting for a public-information/PIO position and outreach and landlord-engagement staff, is coordinating encampment cleanups (Old Tent City scheduled for the 29th) and is exploring partnerships with United Way and Built for Zero for prevention and diversion work.
On voucher utilization, staff reported the following rates: Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) at 99 percent, VASH at 82 percent, Family…
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