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Avondale outlines homelessness outreach gains; 52 households served and bridge housing expansion planned
Summary
City staff reported that the homeless services division has closed four encampments since July 1, helped 52 households this fiscal year and is developing six units of family bridge housing through partnerships; staff also reported widespread Narcan distribution and nearly 2,000 people served at the Avondale resource center.
Brian, a presenter from the city’s homeless services team, gave the council an update on Oct. 7 detailing outcomes and partnerships intended to make homelessness “rare, brief and nonrecurring.”
Since July 1 the city has coordinated with police, public works, code compliance and community partners to close four encampments and link residents to services, Brian said. He reported that the city has moved 52 households into shelter or housing this fiscal year (including 21 families),…
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