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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
SPRINGFIELD
CITY COUNCil
Meeting Date:
Meeting Type:
Department:
Staff Contact:
Staff Phone No:
Estimated Time:
April 21, 2008
Public Hearing
Developml~t S_ervices
Kevin Ko lU1;v-. f!t.n .
726-2302 L- ~
30 Minutes
ITEM TITLE:
ACTION
REQUESTED:
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM RECOMMENDED FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
1. Conduct a Public Hearing on the recommended FY2008-2009 CDBG and HOME funding
allocations.
2. Modify if appropriate and adopUnot adopt the FY2008-2009 funding allocations.
3. Approve one-year extension of CDBG Downtown Set-aside.
4. Approve $2500 CDBG allocation for 2009 Project HomeleSs Connect event
The Springfield Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) has reviewed nine
proposals and prepared CDBG and HOME funding recommendations for the FY2008-2009
program year. The recommendations are being forwarded to the City Council for
consideration and approval. The CDAC's funding recommendations are consistent with Springfield's local funding
priorities and identified community development needs as documented in the Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan.
Also being recommended for approval is an allocation of $2,500 of CDBG funds to assist with the 2009 Project
Homeless Connect for Lane County event.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Table of FY 2008-2009 HOME and CDBG Program Funding Recommendations
2. CDBG and HOME Summary of Proposals and CDAC Recommended Allocations,
including Planning/Building staff review and comments. (Complete applications are
available for Council review on request)
3. 2008 Project Homeless Connect Final Report
The City of Springfield will receive FY2008-09 HUD grants of $605,018 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $421,298 in HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) funds to develop viable urban communities. Approximately $195,866 of
program income and reprogrammed funds from previous years and $8,160 American Dream
Downpayment Incentive (ADDI) will also be made available. Selected projects and services will provide decent, safe
and affordable housing for persons of low income; create or sustain a suitable living environment, and will provide
economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate income. At a public hearing on January 24,2008, the CDAC
recommended set-asides totaling $476,961 for CDBG and $66,492 for HOME for the following activities: City
administered housing programs, grant administration and planning, downtown redevelopment projects, social service
programs administered by the Intergovernmental Human Services Commission and operating assistance for area
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). Please see Attachment 1 for set-aside details.
DISCUSSIONI
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Requests for ProposalS were issued on January 28, 2008. The deadline for completed proposals was March 14,
2008. The City received nine requests for funding totaling $844,407. The Springfield CDAC held a Public Hearing on
April 3, 2008 to hear testimony, review proposals and develop funding recommendations. The CDAC recommends
funding of the nine proposals at the levels set forth in Attachment 1. The CDAC also recommends that Council
approve continuation to the annual CDSG set-aside for downtown redevelopment projects, to support the current
momentum of positive change that is happening downtown. The downtown set-aside is 24% of the CDSG allocation.
Staff recommends that Springfield contribute $2,500 of CDSG to support the 2009 Project Homeless Connect for
Lane County (PHC) event. PHC would be funded as a social service activity. PHC is a one-day event that provides a
broad array of services to homeless and at-risk persons. The 2008 event recruited 800 volunteers and served over
1200 guests. The City contributed $2,500 to PHC in 2007 and again in 2008. The City also contributes staff support
for the event. Please see the 2008 Project Homeless Connect Final Report (Attachment 3).
2008-09 COBG and HOME Funding Requests
$100,000
$100,000
$215,000
$215,000
$87,500 $87,500
$9,250 $9,250
$15,000 $15,000
$26,657 $26,657
$35,000 $35,000
$106,000 $53,000
Total Funding Requested $844,407
Total Recommended Project Funding $173,407 $508,000 $53,000
Available Funds $173,923 $508,103 $145,204
Difference $516 $103 $92,204
2008-09 SET ASIDES
Grant Administration -staffing, administrative
costs - including indirects, utilities, office
supplies, and HUD required activities
including the Consolidated Plan, One Year $121,004 $42,130
Action Plan, required
notifications/advertising, public meeting
expense and training
City Housing programs- Emergency Minor
Home Repair, Substantial Home Repair,
SHOP Downpayment Assistance,
Emergency Rental Assistance, CHORE $120,000 $3,297
program for Seniors and Disabled persons
living alone, and funding available to respond
to emergency needs in the community
Human Services Commission-supports
services for Food for Lane County, White
Bird Clinic, St. Vincent de Paul first place $90,753
family shelter, Catholic Community Services,
Rellief Nursery, and Project Homeless
Connect
CHDO Operating Assistance-provides
assistance to four housing developers: $21,065
NEDCO, SVDP, Mainstream Housing and
Metropolitan Affordable Housing
Downtown Slum and Blight Area Designation $145,204
CDBG Funds
Total Set Asides $476,961 $66,492
Total Recommended for AJ1P1OACCHMENT 1 - 1 $650,368 $574,492 $53,000
City of Springfield Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Summary of Proposals and Recommended Funding Amounts
1.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost:
Home Ownership Opportunity Fund
Scattered Sites, Springfield
Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO)
$250,000
$815,600
The Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) is requesting $250,000 to create an
opportunity fund that will allow them to act quickly to acquire land for the construction of five homes in
Springfield.
Given the current unstable real estate market land prices can fluctuate and opportunities present themselves
in short order. Having the fund would mean that NEDCO would pay fewer loan fees, less interest on bank
loans and the ability to respond to the market quickly. Once the land is purchased NEDCO will begin the
process of building affordable housing on the lots.
The homes would be sold to low-income first time homebuyers that have gone through and extensive home
ownership training program, Threshold Program, through NEDCO.
NEDCO received funding in 2007 and completed one home and are near completion on two homes moved
and rehabbed on two lots on H Street.
Scattered sites no information available.
Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes:
2.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost:
Meyer Park Phase II
North A Street (west of 49th), Springfield
Habitat for Humanity
$100,000
$534,310
Habitat for Humanity is requesting $100,000 to assist with five units in the ten unit Meyer Park subdivision
located on North A Street just west of 49th Street in Springfield. In last year's funding round they received an
allocation of $60,000 to assist with three units for Phase I of the project.
Habitat has already completed several major components of Phase I including development of the straet
connection and sidewalks to North A Street and service connections to all ten lots have been installed. In
addition, the construction required a bioswale for surface water/storm water collection which has also been
completed. Foundations for the first three lots have been prepared. They are still awaiting final plat approval
from the City and hope to begin construction in early April. The houses will be two story 2 to 4 bedroom units
(depending upon family size).
Habitat for Humanity serves and works in partnership with low-income individuals and families with incomes
from 30-60% of the area median. The families are selected based on need, willingness to partner and ability
to pay. Habitat currently has three qualified families waiting for the Meyer Park homes. Two of the three
families have already completed the required 200 hours of sweat equity necessary before their house can be
started. The third family is nearing the 200 hour mark and will be complete when the third house in Phase I is
set to begin construction.
ATTACHMENT 2 - 1
Habitat partners with churches and organizations to develop sponsorships for each home. They currently
have a sponsorship agreement with First Congregational Church for the construction of one of the Phase I
homes. .
Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes: Preparing final plat documents.
3.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
HUD 811- Project - Special Needs Housing
1082 Main Street, Springfield.
Brethren Community Services/Shelter Care
$200,000 in HOME Funds
$ 15,000 in CDBG Funds
$2,900,000
Total Proj. Cost:
Brethren Community Services/Shelter Care has requested $200,000 in HOME funds to assist with the
construction of a 21 unit affordable rental housing complex for very low-income persons with psychiatric
disabilities. THE HOME funds will be used as gap funding for this HUD-811 project. The $15,000 in CDBG
funds requested would be used to for the design and engineering of a mixed use urban village, of which the
HUD-811 housing will be phase I, the plan will include church/charitable and community services facility,
affordable housing and retail.
The project will help residents transition to independent living. Supportive services will be provided to promote
interpersonal skills, income-generating skills, and greater self determination in affecting constructive life
changes all towards the goal of successful independent living.
The Brethren/Shelter Care owns the current site. Brethren housing has served 10 homeless persons with
severe persistent mental illness in transitional housing, with a homeless community outreach facility, and retail
outlet on this site for the past twenty years.
Shelter Care serves over 1,300 individuals each year including; over 600 people with severe persistent mental
illness; 38 survivors of traumatic head injury; and approximately 100 homeless families. \
In previous years the City's CDBG and HOME funds have assisted with projects at the Brethren site as well as
Shankle Safe Haven.
It is important to note that a local commitment of funding is crucial to a successful application to HUD for
specialized funding.
. Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes: The zone change has been approved. The site plan
review will take place when the HUD-811 funding has been secured.
ATTACHMENT 2 - 2
4.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost:
Main Street Head Start Community Project
-1250 Main, Springfield
Head Start of Lane County
$ 87,500
$388,000
Head Start of Lane County is requesting $87,500 to assist the acquisition and rehab of the site at 1250 Main
Street. Head Start is currently leasing the site which had been a long vacant used car lot. The site had
become an attractive nuisance before Head Start began leasing the property. They have invested $50,000 in
the property in interior repairs, installation of ADA accessible bathrooms, children's wash rooms and lighting,
flooring and shelving.
The plans for fully renovating the property includes developing and outdoor play area, expanding the facility to
include meeting spaces for families and staff, and the addition of other modular facilities for classroom space.
Head Start serves families with children 3-5 years old that meet income eligibility requirements related to the
Federal Poverty line. Homeless and foster children automatically qualify for the program. The agency
currently serves 863 children (61 % of the 1400 eligible children in the County). Of those families 307 are in
Springfield. There are 211 children currently on the wait list, 90 of those are in Springfield.
Last year Head Start received State expansion dollars which allowed them to serve 75 additional children in
Lane County, 36 of those children reside in Springfield. Many of the 36 children to be served live in
neighborhoods close to the 1250 Main street site.
The primary goals for Head Start are 1) to provide access and comprehensive services to eligible children and
their families and to 2) be a leader in family and child development promoting quality early care and education.
Head Start believes that purchasing this facility will help them achieve their goals and provide the opportunity
to be a part of community and neighborhood pride by providing an attractive facility and a stable environment
for children to learn and play.
Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes: The 106 Historic Review process is required if Federal
funds are involved in a project that abuts a historic property. Head Start can work with City staff to complete
this review. A LUCS was done on the Head Start property when they changed the use from a car lot to a
daycare facility. If they elect to expand the property they may have to go through site plan review, plan zone
conflict and comply with mixed use design standards.
5.
Project:
. Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost;
Improvements to the Play Area at Brattain Elementary
Brattain Elementary - 425 10th Street, Springfield
Springfield School District
$9,250
$12,500
The Springfield School District and Brattain Elementary School are requesting $9,250 to assist with Phase IV
of the renovation of the play area. This application is for the fourth and final phase of the project. The project
includes removal and replacement of the curbs to ensure maximum use of the play area, add additional curbs
to contain the play area, replace basketball hoops and provide drainage improvements that will enhance the
performance and durability of the jogging/walking trail.
Since 2003 this project has been awarded $104,976; 2003-$30,670, 2004-$28,000, and 2005-$46,306.
The approval of funding for this multi-phased project promotes a healthy, accessible play environment that
balances fun, fitness, and outdoor learning throughout the year. Community partners and neighbors will have
a place for recreation and gathering at the community school nestled in the heart of Springfield.
ATTACHMENT 2 - 3
The playground is available to members of the community and will serve the area children and their families.
This project is located in a low-mod income area. The most recent Census information shows that 75% of the
area households are of low-mod income levels.
Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes: No review is required for this project.
6.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost:
Lane Micro Business -Micro Enterprise Training
1445 Willamette St, Eugene .
Lane Micro Business
$15,000
$30,000
Lane Micro Business is requesting $15,000 to assist with the business development services to 15 to 20 low
and moderate-income Springfield citizens. An Oregon IDA initiative account will provide an additional $20,000
to assist with the training. The grant also proposes to provide training in Spanish for the growing population of
Latinos in the community. This service will provide loan funds and a variety of training from peer group
meetings to one on one consultation, technical support, and intensive business training in a classroom setting,
advocacy and community outreach. The service will be free to income eligible clients.
A micro-enterprise is a small business with five or fewer employees that have capital needs of less than
$25,000 and whose owner is financially and/or socially/physically/educationally disadvantaged.
Lane Micro Business has been establi~hed since late 1998. In that time they have provided counseling,
resources, referrals, education, micro-loans, and access to markets to hundreds of people. Lane Micro
Business has been awarded funding to grow businesses in Springfield since 2001.
Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes:
7.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost:
Replacement of Rooftop HVAC Units
3690 West 1st Ave, Eugene OR 97402
Pearl Buck Center Inc.
$26,657
$42,995
Pearl Buck Center is requesting $26,657 in COBG funding to assist with the replacement of a rooftop HV AC
unit. Pearl Buck Center recently purchased the facility at 3690 West 1 st in order to consolidate operations.
The new site doubles their capacity to serve clients in the three programs they operate: working for a better life
vocational skills program, families with special needs and the life ,enhancing activities program. Although the
facility is located in Eugene at least 62% of the clients served live in Springfield.
The project funding gap will be closed with $16,338 in funding from Pearl Buck and $2,950 in EWEB energy
rebates. The Pearl Buck Center has not requested any assistance from the City in the past.
Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes:
No comment. The facility is located in Eugene.
ATTACHMENT 2 - 4
8.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost:
Shankle Safe Haven Facility
1545 South Brooklyn Ave (Glenwood)
ShelterCare
$35,000
$83,800
ShelterCare is requesting an allocation of $35,000 to assist with the renovations of the food service area in
order to increase the level of safety, security, and sanitation for the growing number of clients served at the
site. The project is further described as including sinks, counters, cabinets, kitchen expansion, increasing
electrical capacity, commercial sprayer and sanitary hand washing area.
In the past ShelterCare has received a CDSG allocation of $5,024 for the replacement of the HVAC system,
$8,891 for replacement of heating units and air systems and $3,539 to expand the residential area of at the
Shankle Facility and $15,000 to provide wheelchair accessibility and safety measures for the homeless .
individuals they serve.
Shankle Safe Haven provides shelter and services to special needs homeless adults. The program opened in
1997 and provides up to two years of transitional housing for up to 16 individuals who have been chronically
homeless and are diagnosed with a severe, persistent mental illness in its residential wing. In the other half of
the building, daily activities, meals, laundry and showers are available for a larger pool of clients (up to 40). A
day activity center for residents promotes success at independent living, increased skill level and income, and
greater self -determ ination.
Planning/Building/Enforcement Review Staff Notes: The construction and renovation will require code
review and permits.
9.
Project:
Location:
Developer:
Request:
Total Proj. Cost:
A Street and 4th Street Accessibility Ramps
A Street and 4th Street Overlay - Justice Center
City of Springfield Public Works
$106,000
$626,000
The City of Springfield Public Works Department requested $106,000 to assist in the improvement of A Street
from Mill Street to 5th Street and 4th Street from Main Street to C Street. The current street configuration is not
in compliance with ADA standards. When the street is improved in the downtown area the City will be required
to bring the current ramps into compliance with the ADA standards which will greatly improve pedestrian safety
and mobility. .The CDSG portion of the project would be to install the required pedestrian access ramps.
The balance of the project costs will be covered by Public Work funds.
ATTACHMENT 2 - 5
Project ,Homeless Connect for Lane County
February 7, 2008 ,- 9am to 3pm
Lane Events Center at the Fairgrounds, 13th and Jefferson
Fi nal Report 2008
www. ho me lesscon nect.org
ATTACHMENT 3 - 1
I just want to say how proud I am of all the people who did such an amazing job of putting together
another Project Homeless Connect! I want to thank each and every one of those volunteers. If a
measure of a community is how they care for those in need, then I think these two years of PHC
demonstrate what a great comm.unity this is.
Kitty Piercy
Mayor of Eugene and PHC Honorary Co-Chair
For More Information about Project Homeless Connect for Lane County, contact:
Richie Weinman, Co-Chair, richie.d.weinmanCWcLeuQene.or.us or (541) 682-5533
Pearl Wolfe, Co-Chair, pearl.wolfeCWco.lane.or.us or (541) 682-4629
or visit our website: www.homelessconnect.org
*Photo credits: Paul Neevel (color), Jon Christopher Meyers (black & white)
Project Homeless Connect for Lane County February 7, 2008
ATTACHMENT 3 - 2
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II PLANNING TEAM MEMBERS II
Richie Weinman
Co-Chair
Steering Committee & Funding
Co-Chair
Steering Committee & Funding
City of Eugene
Community Development
Lane County
Human Services Commission
Pearl Wolfe
Diana Alldredge Administrative Support Lane County
Human Services Commission
Dhenuka Hoffman Fiscal Director United Way of Lane County
Matt Honore AmeriCorpsNista Lane County Department of
In Kind Donations Children and Families
Evelyn Anderton Service Providers Community Volunteer
Susan Ban Service Providers ShelterCare
Kate Barkley Public Relations/Media Community Volunteer
Convention & Visitors Association
Lisa Lawton Public Relations/Media of Lane County, Oregon
CVALCO)
Kevin Ko Logistics/Operations City of Springfield
Bicy~le Re air Development Services
Deleesa Meashintubby Medical Volunteers in Medicine
Megan O'Connor, Elizabeth Volunteers United Way of Lane County
Runte, Michelle Lowery
P~lmer Parker Security Oregon Country Fair
Tod Schneider Cit of Eu ene PD
Lynda Rose Food Cuisine with Class
Diane Terrett Medical PacificSource Health Plans
Laurie Trieger Guest Services Community Volunteer
Eric Van Houten Guest Services and Outreach Looking Glass - Youth & Family
Services
Project Homeless Connect for Lane County
February 7, 2008
ATTACHMENT 3 - 3
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Project Homeless Connect
2008 ..Service Area Leaders
Donna Butera Homeless Students and Schools Bethel School District
Colleen Bauman Dental Dana's Cheesecake Bakery
Dan Budd Food Services Food for Lane County
Marie Desmond Legal Services Public Defender Services
of Lane County
Bev Farfan Greeters Lane Community College
Jeff Geiger Rural Guest Outreach Lane Education Service District
Lyn Gilman-Garrick Animal Care Services Pro-,sone-O
Laurence Hamblen Legal Services Eugene Hearing and
Speech Center
Ben Hilberg Food/Durables/Kitchen Lane Events Center
B.J. Hurwich RecyclinglWaste Management Community Volunteer
Diana Huntington Animal Care Services Community Veterinary Center
Cindy Ingram Entertainment Cindy Ingram Bookings
and Promotions
Eric Jones Website City of Eugene
Val Haynes Dental Head Start of Lane County
Francesca Johnson Human Rights City of Eugene,
Human Rights Commission
Robin Johnson Food Services Lane Community College
Maresa Kirk Library Services City of Eugene Public Library
AI King Employment Lane Workforce Partnership
Cary Lieberman Animal Care Services Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA
Project Homeless Connect for Lane County February 7. 2008
ATTACHMENT 3 -.4
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Deb McGeorge Food Procurement Food for Lane County
Bea Morrison Wellness ShelterCare/White Bird
Pam Pomerleau Fairgrounds I Facilities Lane County Event Center
Kara Penniman Confidential Services 4J School Clinic - Mental Health
David Robertson. Food Service Oversight Community Volunteer
Dan Rupe Veteran's Services Veterans Reintegration Services
Lise Schellman Early Childhood and Parent Relief Nursery
Support/Families
Colleen Stewart Housing St. Vincent de Paul
Stephanie Talbott Basic Needs Catholic Community Services
Andy Vobora Transportation Lane Transit District (L TO)
Clive Wanstall Food Services Lane Community College
Culinary Program
Rose Wilde Benefits Department of Human Services
Mark Zolun Cafe Decor Iraila Restaurant
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II SPONSORS, DONORS AND SUPPORTERS II
Action Rental
Adams Elementary School
Adam's Place Restaurant
ALSCO
Andrea and Nino Ortiz
Arlie & Company
Betty Jean Keele
Bill and Debra Weinman
Bi-Mart
Biodegradable Food Service
BJ Hurwich
Blue Heron
Blue Heron Cycles
BOLT Delivery
Burley
Care Medical
Cascade Medical Team
Central Pet Supply
Central Print and Reprographic Services
Childer's Meats
Chuck and Rachael Boyer
Cindy Ingram Booking and Promotion
City of Eugene
City of Springfield
CMS
Community Veterinary Clinic
Costco
Cuisine with Class
Custom Craftworks
CVALCO
Cynthia Lewis-Berry
Dana Weinstein
Dana's Cheesecake
Daniel Cohn
Daphne James and Bernard Schaeffer
Deanna and Gat Eisinger
Deborah and Kurt Engle
Deborah S. Kelly
Democratic Party of Lane County
Dr. Barry Nobel
Dr. Firas Salhi
Dr. John Larson
Dr. Lawrence Greenfield
Dr. Martha Ravits
Edgewood Animal Clinic
Elizabeth and Rodney Horikawa
Elliot and Marina Mcintire
Eugene Conference Center
Eugene Police Department
Evelyn Anderton
EWEB
Eye Beam
Felicia A. Seavey
Food for Lane County
Frances and Dean Benson
Frito-Lay
Funk/Levis
Galen and Charlene Phipps
Gaydos, Churnside & Balthrop, P .C.
Goodwill
Greenhill Humane Society
Hap Ponedel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Hugh and Sue Prichard
Hutch's Bicycle Shop
Hynix
Imagine Graphics
Imperial Floors
Iraila Restaurant
J.M. Marshall
Jackie Turle
Jan Lichenstein
Jan Temple
Janet and John Wagner
Jean Tate
Jeff and Lisa Lawton
Jeya Aerenson, Acupuncture Services
Joan and Marvin Cypress
Joan Copperwheat
Kate and Carla Laue
Kate Barkley
Kay Lyn Gidley and Richard Heil
Kirk Giudici
Lane Community College: Culinary Arts &
Hospitality Management Program, School of
Massage, School of Nursing
Lane County Board of Commissioners
Lane County Department of Children and
Families
Lane County Department of Health and Human
Services
Lane County Master Recyclers
Lane County Human Services Commission
Lane County Human Rights Commission
Lane County Public Defender's Office
Lane Events Center at the Fairgrounds .
Lane Transit District, L TO
Langenberg Oxygen Water
Laurel Hill Center
Laurie Trieger
Len Crane
Leslie Peterson
Linda Phelps
Lion's Club
Lochmead
Long's Meat Market
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Looking Glass
Louise Burns
Lupine Collars and Leashes
Lyle and Theresa Thompson
Lynn Brown
M.A. and Salvador Decarlo
Macy's
Marcia Hadley
Marion Sweene
Mark and Ann Hinnen
Mark Levy
Marlene Lasher
Mary Monette
Mary Signer Meikle
Mary W. Hewitt
Matt Friday and Bruce Carlson
Maureen Sciotte
McKenzie Mist
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Merial Ltd.
Mother's Cookies
Nancie Peacocke Fadeley
Nancy Williams
National Project Homeless Connect
Norma Sax and Dick Stewart
Northwest Medical Teams
Northwest Vending
NW Natural Gas
Oregon Community Credit Union
Oregon Country Fair
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Department
Oregon Medical Group
Organically Grown Company
Pacific Office Automation
PacificSource
Palmer Parker
Patti and Tom Barkin
Paula Rini and Daniel Wectawski
Paul's Bicycle Shop
PeaceHealth
Pearl Wolfe and Bill Goldsmith
PepsiCo
PrintWear
Pro-Bone-O
Public Relations Society of America
Rainbow Optics
Revolution Cycles
Rexius
Rich and Janan Dean'
Richard Hughes and Lana Lindstrom
Richie Weinman and Linda Garber
Robert Cham per and Debra Schlenoff
Roger Guthrie
Ron and Anita Larson
S.C. and E.A. Erfurth
Sandy Adams, Distributor for Natura Pet Foods
Sandy Garred and Duane Farnham
Sandy Solomon and Victor Blum
Sanipac
Santa Clara Animal Hospital
Sara Collins
Scott and Mary Halpert
SELCO Credit Union
Shelter Care
Shirley Shiffman
Spring Valley
Springfield Library
St. Vincent de Paul
Stanley Cram and Pat Friedl
Steven Zibelman and Sharon Sherman
SuperCuts
. Susan C. Wolling
SWEEP Optical
Sweet Life Patisserie
The Healthy Pet
Tim and Helen Little
United Seating and Mobility
United Way
Volunteers in Medicine
Wags! Dog Emporium
Wheelworks
White Bird
Willamette Dental Group
WOW Hall
Y ona Ash
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II
HISTORY
II
Project Homeless Connect is part of a nationwide movement to:
· increase access to services for people who are home'less or at risk of being
homeless
· engage the community in finding a solution for homelessness
Project Homeless Connect for Lane County is a local effort to:
· improve access to services for people who are homeless or at risk of being
homeless in Lane County
· offer our community one day and one location in which individuals and families
who are without safe and stable homes can address basic needs and access
critical services
· engage and increase the involvement of individual volunteers, the business and
non-profit community to work together to provide access to services and long term
solutions for people who are homeless
· provide a venue where the community can welcome its homeless citizens as
neighbors
· leverage private, corporate and foundation money and in-kind support to augment
city and county efforts to expand services for people who are homeless in Lane
County
Project Homeless Connect for Lane County was conceived by local community leaders who
attended the 2006 Oregon Leadership Summit on Ending Chronic Homelessness. These
individuals, representing private service providers, the Lane County Human Services
Commission, Cities of Eugene and Springfield, and the United Way of Lane County, believed
that this event would make an important contribution to the following initiatives:
· . The Lane County Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, approved in
November 2006 by the Lane County Board of Commissioners.
· Helping the Homeless in Eugene, a Eugene City Council Goal. In 2007 Mayor Piercy
appointed a "Blue Ribbon Committee" to seek financial support toward ending
homelessness.
· The City of Springfield's standing commitment to provide for its most vulnerable
citizens.
United Way of Lane County was the fiscal and business agent for the event. The Lane County
Events Center at the Fairgrounds donated the use of the Exhibit Hall. Lane Transit District
(L TD) provided free transportation to and from the event, as well as vouchers for follow-up
appointments. Project Homeless Connect for Lane County drew upon the experience of
Portland's Project Homeless Connect (January 2006) and Project Homeless Families Connect
(July 2006).
Now in its second year, Project Homeless Connect continues to be a way in which "Ordinary
people do extraordinary things to end homelessness."
Project Homeless Connect for Lane County February 7, 2008
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HOMELESSNESS IN
LANE COUNTY
On any aiven niaht in Lane County, 2,111 people are homeless on the streets or living in temporary
shelters (Combined 2008 One Night Shelter Count and 2007 Street Count). These include:
1,517 Sheltered (based on the One Night Shelter Count in Lane County on January 31, 2008) including:
· 1,365 people who stayed in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and used motel vouchers
· .152 people who were turned away from shelter due to lack of space
· 565 people or 370/0 who reported being continuously homeless for a year or more, or had at least
four episodes of homelessness in the past three years
594 Unsheltered (based on the Street Count* in Lane County on January 25, 2007) including:
· 288 people in the Rural street count (U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and
Rural food pantries and rural schools) .
· 56 people in the Metro street count (Eugene/Springfield, day and night access centers)
· 250 people counted by Street ministry (Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area)
*administered every two years .
Total One Night Homeless Shelter Count and Street Count: 2,111
Many more families are "hidden away" by doubling up and moving between family and friends, living in
cars or facing imminent threat of eviction. Most people who are homeless are without shelter because of
an acute life crisis such as divorce, domestic violence, eviction, job loss, or a medical crisis. People who
are homeless struggle daily with the repercussions of unmet basic human needs for safety, stability and
shelter. Homelessness in Lane County requires more than just a one-night count, as the numbers below
describe.
Homelessness: Education and County-Funded Social Services
· 1,965 children in Lane County Schools were homeless in 2006-07 (Oregon Dept. of Education)
· 8,813 individuals in 6,863 households who were homeless sought social services through Lane
County Human Services Commission-funded programs during calendar year 2007
· 1,814 individuals who were homeless sought medical services from Riverstone Health Clinic
during calendar year 2007
Cost of Homelessness
Homelessness affects all residents of Lane County because people without shelter require costly support
services (data is from fall 2007):
· $362 is the average cost of a visit to the Sacred Heart Hospital Emergency Room
· $858 is the average daily cost of care at the Johnson Unit, Sacred Heart's acute psychiatric care
facility, where the average stay is 8 days
· $189 is the daily cost of in-patient detoxification services at WillametteFamily Inc.'s Buckley
Center, where treatment for alcohol takes 3-4 days and 4-5 days for heroin
· $359 is the daily cost at Lane County Jail ($126 for "housing" plus $233 for arrest and booking)
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General
· 1,158 guests in attendance
. 602 community volunteers
· 281 service providers representing 81 businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit service
organizations
· 185 cash and in-kind donors
Items Given Away
· 834 hygiene kits
. 772 sleeping bags
· 452 blankets
· 419 coats
· 171 backpacks
· 2,001 pairs of socks
· 57 pairs of shoes
· 1,256 clothing items
· 1500 60-minute phone cards
· 1,135 gloves, hats or scarves
· 264 whistles or flashlights
· 200 packages of diapers or training pants
· 163 underclothes
. 155 books
· 83 stuffed animals or toys
· 72 food snacks
· 31 school supplies
Basic Needs
· 341 contacts were made for information, referral, questions about services, and program intake
· 42 people received a voucher for clothing, propane or other items from St. Vincent de Paul
· 45 people provided with a voucher for a state 10 or birth certificate
· 148 people received information about emergency preparedness
· 35 people utilized mental health peer advocacy'serVices
· 34 people were offered a bed at the Eugene Mission
· 5 people received vouchers for Greyhound bus tickets
Total Contacts/Basic Needs: 608'
. Benefits
· 90 contacts were made regarding Social Security
· 62 people received information or applied for the-Oregon Health Plan
· 42 contacts were made regarding tax help
· 31 people applied for food stamps
· 23 people registered to vote
· 11 people had an intake interview or scheduled an appointment with Senior & Disabled Services
· 159 contacts were made for information, referral, questions about services, and program intake
Total Contacts/Benefits: 418
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Confidential Services
· 75 people received peer counseling on domestic violence issues
. 22 people received H IV tests
· 19 received Hepatitis C tests
. 14 people received crisis counseling
· 3 people received pregnancy tests
· 212 contacts were made for information, referral, and questions about services'
Total Contacts/Confidential Services: 345
Employment
· 81 people were counseled by the Workforce Network about employment services
Total Contacts/Employment: 81
Services to Families with Children
· 251 people received information, referrals, regarding services and program intake
· 63 people received face painting
· 31 families received diapers or training pants
· 19 families received information on public schools
· 9 families received Head Start applications
· 8 families received parenting or child development information
· 3 people received information about completing high school
Total Contacts/Services to Families with Children: 378
Food and Guest Services
· Approximately 2,000 people were served in the cafe (menu: omelets, burgers, Boca burgers,
ham & beans, chips, side salad, fresh fruit, cookies, milk, water, and coffee)
· 11 local musical acts provided 6 hours of entertainment
· 251 hair cuts were given
.. 87 people had an old bike exchanged for a refurbished bike.
· 70 bikes were repaired
· 32 people received a refurbished bike
· 33 new bike trailers were given away
· 140 bike helmets were distributed
· 92 people received a bike light or voucher for a light
· 100 bells were installed on bikes
· 21 dogs and 8 cats were kenneled
· 48 people received spay/neuter vouchers for Greenhill Humane Society
· 337 people received food for their pet
· 32 pets received flea treatment
· 27 pets received nail clipping
· 357 miscellaneous pet supplies (carriers, collars, leashes, blankets, beds, etc.) were given away
Transportation - Lane Transit District (L TO)
· 182 people were brought to the event by L TO
· 222 people were transported by L TO after leaving the event
· 412 people received L TO vouchers for follow-up appointments
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Housing
· 76 contacts were made regarding energy conservation
· 78 Housing and Community Service Agency (HACSA) applications were submitted
· 9 people were referred to the ShelterCare waiting list
. 8 new accounts were opened at OUR Credit Union
· 605 people received information, referrals regarding housing services and program intake
Total Contacts/Housing: 776
Human Rights
· 50 contacts were made about police and legal concerns, parking/car camping, and
immigration/translation.
· 20 contacts were made regarding the Eugene Human Rights Commission's programs.
Total Contacts/Human Rights: 70
Legal
. 100 people received legal advice or referral
Total Contacts/Legal: 100.
Medical and Wellness
· 139 physician or nurse consultations took place.
· 67 people were referred for follow-up appointments
· 184 dental consultations took place
· 66 vouchers were distributed for follow-up dental appointments
· 800 people received dental hygiene kits
· 189 people were tested for vision and hearing
· 150 pairs of reading glasses were distributed
· 44 eye exams and 44 pairs of glasses by Rainbow Optics
· 10 vision vouchers, SWEEP Optical Laurel Hill
· 75 people were given prescription medication
· 74 people received a flu shot
· 4 people received a pneumonia vaccination
· 22 people received a tetanus immunization
· 45 people received diabetes testing and education
· 111 people had their vital signs checked
· 37 people received acupuncture treatments
· 61 people received massage treatments
Veterans
· 49 contacts were made by the U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs
· 12 contacts were made by Lane County Veteran's Services
· 11 contacts were made by St. Vincent de PaulNet LIFT
· 8 contacts were made by Veterans Employment Services
Total ContactsNeterans: 80
Recycling
· 10 cubic yards of recyclable material was'diverted from the landfill
· 315 gallons of food waste was diverted for composting or chicken feed
· 270 gallons of plastic waste was diverted from the landfill
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All goods and services were provided at no charge to event guests
Intake/Exit
· Intake forms completed with assistance of volunteers
· Guests were escorted to their first service area by intake volunteers, or assigned a volunteer who
stayed with them throughout the day
· Guests received multiple items as they left the event~ including blankets, phone cards, hygiene
kits, coats, socks and clothing
Basic Needs
· 211 Lane: guest orientation to the 211 Lane community resource website for information and
referral
· Catholic Community Services: vouchers to purchase an I.D. or birth certificate
· DMV: information about identification, car registration, etc.
· Eugene Library: circulation information, reference information, referrals to other agencies
· Eugene Mission: information about emergency shelter
· Eugene Police Department's Crime Prevention Team: information about transportation, basic
needs, legal help, pets
· First Christian Church:. information about food and day-shelter programs
· Food for Lane County: information and referral to local food rooms
· Lane County Senior and Disabled Services Vulnerable People Disaster Preparedness Coalition:
whistles, flashlights, arid other items; information about disaster preparedness
· Looking Glass News Roads: food, condoms, hygiene items and bus tokens; information and
referral .
· Mental Health Peer Advocacy (MindFreedom International, NAMI, Life and Universe, Lane
County Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Council, Center for Family Development, SAFE/
Wonderland): Peer counseling and information about advocacy programs
· St. Vincent de Paul First Place Family Center: day shelter services information
· St. Vincent de Paul Service Station: gas and clothing vouchers, clothing, backpacks, gloves,
hats, sleeping bags, socks, and referrals to housing and parking programs
· ShelterCare: information on help for people with a mental illness (Shankle Safe Haven and The
Inside Program)
· White Bird: information and referral
Benefits
· American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax-Aide: help with taxes
· The Department of Human Services (DHS): information about Oregon Health Plan (OHP), TANF,
and food stamps applications
· The League of Women Voters/Lane County Elections: voter registration
· Senior & Disabled Services: intake interviews, information about benefits and prescription drug
assistance
· The Social Security Administration: help with social security.
· White Bird Legal: help with OHP and social security applications, referral
Confidential Services
· HIV Alliance: safer injection kits, Hepatitis C and HIV testing
· Planned Parenthood: pregnancy tests, emergency contraception, condoms, counseling, parent
packs, information and referral
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. Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS): peer counseling and information about SASS services
. Willamette Family Treatment: information about substance abuse treatment programs
. Wome'nspace: peer counseling and information regarding domestic violence
. White Bird Crisis: crisis counseling, information and referral to mental health and alcohol and
drug programs
Employment
. The Workforce Network: job search help, "I match," vocational rehabilitation, resume/skill building
Services for Families with Children
· Birth to Three: books, diapers, information on parenting programs
· Catholic Community Services: information about programs for families with children
· The Child Center: information about services to families of children with adjustment difficulties
· Direction Service: intake interviews, information, resources and assistance for families of
children with special needs
· ECCares: diapers, information on and referral to special education program for infants and
children
· Head Start of Lane County: applications and information on preschool education services,
dental care information and supplies
· Lane Family Connections: referral an~ information on child care resources
· Network Charter School: information about finishing high school
· New Roads School: information and referral
· Oregon Family Support Network: information about family services
. Pearl Buck Center: diapers, information and referral
· Public School Homeless Programs (Bethel, Springfield, Eugene 4J and Lane ESD): face
painting, education and legal assistance, information and referral
· The Relief Nursery: information about early childhood and parenting programs for high-risk
families
· ShelterCare: emergency and transitional housing programs for homeless families with children
· Womenspace Youth Programs: information and referral
Food and Guest Services
· Cuisine with Class: overall food service direction and coordination
· Lane Community College Culinary Program: cafe staff serving omelets, fruit and pastries from
9:00-11 :00 and burgers, ham & beans, side salads from 11 :00-3:00
· Lane County Events Center at the Fairgrounds: coffee service throughout the day
· Lane County Master Recyclers: food sorting, recycling, composting and waste management
· Cindy Ingram Bookings & Promotion: live entertainment in the Cafe
· Lane Transit District, L TO: guest bus transportation to and from the event; vouchers for follow-
up appointments
· City of Eugene Parks and Recreation: shuttle services from day shelters to the event
· The City of Eugene's Bicycle Division: bicycle helmets, strobe lights and vouchers for lights,
bells, maps, bike safety information ,
· Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, Blue Heron Cycles, Hutch's Bicycle Shop, Revolution Cycles,
Wheelworks: repair and delivery of donated bicycles to the event for distribution
· Burley Design Cooperative: new bike trailers for distribution
· "Wheels" pavilion: bicycle and cart repair, exchange for bikes that could not be repaired
· Back pack check: secure space for guests' bags and backpacks.
· Pro-Bone-O and Community Veterinary Center: pet area coordination and volunteer recruitment
· Greenhill Humane Society: dog kennels, spay and neuter vouchers
· Supercuts: haircuts
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Housing
· Catholic Community Services: information and referral
· Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HACSA): information and Public and
& Assisted Housing applications
· Lane County Energy Assistance Program: information and referral
· Looking Glass New Ro'ads and Station 7: information about services for homeless youth
· Metropolitan Affordable Housing Corporation: information and referral
· OUR Federal Credit Union: information about savings and loan programs, referral to lifeline
financial education program, $10 credit for new accounts
· ShelterCare: information about emergency services, supported housing, transitional housing,
and homelessness prevention
· St. Vincent de Paul LI FT and Connections: information about housing programs, basic needs
· St. Vincent de Paul 2nd Chance Renter Rehabilitation: information about services, referral for
intake
Human Rights
· The Eugene Human Rights Center: information and consultation
Legal
· Civil Liberties Defense Center: advice and referral
· Fair Housing Council of Oregon: advice and referral
· Lane County Public Defender's Office: advice and referral
· Lane County Legal Aid Service: advice and referral
Medical and Wellness
· Volunteer dentist, hygienist, screeners: dental eXams, hygiene kits and instructions
· Lane County Public Health, Volunteers in Medicine, Oregon Medical Group: MD/RN
consultations
· NW Medical Teams: dental van
· The Lions Club: hearing and vision exams
· Rainbow Optics: eye exams, glasses and vouchers for vision exams and .glasses
· SWEEP Optical: eye exams, glasses and vouchers for vision exams and glasses
· Medications: over-the-counter and- prescriptions dispensed
· RiverStone Medical Clinic: information and assistance with Oregon Health Plan applications
· White Bird and RiverStone medical clinics: medical and dental vouchers for follow-up
appointments
· PeaceHealth: medical area supplies
· Care Medical and United Seating and Mobility: wheelchair repair
· Cascade Health Solutions: Flu shots, DT AP tetanus vaccines, pneumonia vaccines
· PacificSource: diabetes testing and education
· Lane Community College medical office assistants: Checked vital signs
· Jeya Aerenson: Acupuncture treatments
· Licensed community volunteers: Reiki treatments
· Licensed community volunteers: Massage treatments
Veterans
· Lane County Veterans Services: information, follow-up appointments
· St. Vincent de Paul Vet Lift: information on housing for veterans
· U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: referral, advice, applications
· Veterans Employment Services: information and referral
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GUEST COMMENTS
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The volunteers were really helpful. This was the first time I'd been here and it was really helpful to have
all this information and help in one place.
I hope you do this again. It was very helpful and I know there are many others less fortunate than me
who could benefit.
This was the most wonderful thing I've ever seen!
Today helped me get a job interview.
Everyone was so friendly and made me feel comfortable.
It was overwhelming how many people really care!!
I have nothing bad to say. The event was good.
This should happen more than once a year. I am very grateful for the services and help I received.
Perfect - you couldn't do any better!
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VOLUNTEER COMMENTS
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Project Homeless Connect was a life changing experience for me.
This was an amazing day.
Thank you for letting me be a part of Project Homeless Connect. It was a great
experience for me personally, and I appreciated the opportunity to help people
with the 'giveaways' at the end of their visit. I happened to be at the library
later in the day and saw one of the guests who received a brand new bag.
He was waiting in line to use the computers and was figuring out his
new bag. He seemed to be enjoying the bag and I was happy
to see the donated item out in the community being
put to use. It was an amazing event.
I guess I really didn't know what
homelessness was until today.
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The cycle of homelessness can only be broken through a comprehensive, community-wide
approach that offers housing and human services to those in need. Coordinated planning and
collaborative service delivery are essential to helping people avoid homelessness. The
following goals have been identified as part of Lane County's plan to end chronic homelessness
in the next ten years:
1. Create new permanent housing beds for chronically homeless persons
2. Increase the number of homeless persons staying in permanent housing
3. Increase the number of homeless persons moving from temporary housing to
permanent housing
4. Increase employment among homeless persons.
5. Gather accurate and timely information about homelessness so that the community
can identify people who are homeless and plan effective programs to end
homelessness.
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