Implementing HPRP in Rural Areas

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Implementing HPRPin Rural Areas

• Douglas Argue
• Jonda Clemings

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Acknowledgements

• National Alliance to End Homelessness
• www.endhomelessness.org
• U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
• www.hudhre.info/hprp
• www.huduser.org

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Obstacles Faced By Rural Providers

• Lack of public transportation
• Single agencies providing multiple services
• Personnel wear several hats
• Sense of isolation
• Fewer resources - funding
• Difficult for staff to attend trainings meetings

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Transformation
Shelter, Crisis Emergency Assistance Focused
Housing Stability and Rapid Re-Housing
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Where We Started From
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Ohio Funding Allocations
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Training Opportunities

• Webinars
• Statewide trainings
• 11 telephone T.A.
• Community T.A.
• Rural Convenings

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Application Process
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Financial Assistance

• Short medium term rental assistance
• Security utility deposits
• Utility payment
• Moving cost assistance

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Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services

• Case management
• Outreach engagement
• Housing search placement
• Legal services
• Credit repair

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Data Collection

• Homeless Management Information System
• Purchase of software
• Computer equipment
• Costs associated with data collection, entry,
  analysis
• Other evaluation, if asked

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Administrative Costs

• Accounting for grant funds
• Preparing reports for HUD
• Program audits
• Training directly related to HPRP
• Costs related to administering grant after award

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A Place at the Table
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Risk Factors - Who to Serve
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Coordination with Mainstream Resources
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Funding Allocations
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Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in
OhioDouglas ArgueJonda Clemings175 S. Third
St. - Suite 250Columbus, Ohio 43215Phone
614-280-1984Fax [phone]www.cohhio.orgdougl
asargue_at_cohhio.orgjondaclemings_at_cohhio.org