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Committee approves $1 million grant proposal for detention-center reentry collaboration
Summary
The committee approved staff's recommendation to pursue a $1,000,000, 36-month collaboration grant between J. Reuben Long Detention Center and the East Coast Housing Alliance (ECHO) to support rapid rehousing for people leaving incarceration; it requires a 1:1 match ($700,000 from county opioid fund; $300,000 from ECHO).
A detention-center official asked the committee to approve pursuing a $1,000,000 collaboration grant over 36 months to pair reentry services at J. Reuben Long Detention Center with housing placement through the East Coast Housing Alliance (ECHO).
"The grant is for 1000000 dollars over 36 months and requires a 1 to 1 match," the detention-center official said, describing a proposed $700,000 contribution from Horry County opioid funds and a $300,000 match from ECHO. The presenter said the program would involve needs assessment work by the detention center and then housing placements by ECHO, building on previous rapid-rehousing collaborations.
Committee members moved and seconded the staff recommendation to proceed; the committee voted in favor. Staff said next steps include conducting a needs assessment, finalizing match documentation, and returning with implementation details for monitoring and reporting.
