We anticipate directly impacting 25 individuals, as part of our broader goal to serve 100 people in the Hope Starts Here program. Each participant will receive seven consecutive days of comprehensive support, including shelter, meals, mental health services, and job readiness resources. This focused, week-long intervention is designed to provide immediate relief and lay the groundwork for long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
We will use both quantitative and qualitative metrics to evaluate success:
📊 Quantitative Metrics:
– 100 individuals placed in emergency, transitional, or permanent housing
– 50% of individuals receiving mental health or addiction support services
– 2,100 meals served or food packages distributed
– 80% of completing job readiness training or securing employment
🗣️ Qualitative Metrics:
– 95% Participant feedback and satisfaction surveys
– 5 Case studies highlighting individual success stories
– 2 Partner and volunteer testimonials
We will track progress through intake forms, service logs, and follow-up assessments at 30, 60, and 90 days.
What specific needs or opportunities does this program aim to address?
The program addresses four critical needs in Clark County’s homeless population:
– Lack of Safe Shelter: Providing emergency and transitional housing to protect individuals from harm and stabilize their lives.
– Mental Health & Addiction: Offering access to counseling, peer support, and recovery services for those with behavioral health challenges.
– Food Insecurity: Ensuring consistent access to nutritious meals for individuals and families in crisis.
– Economic Instability: Empowering individuals through job training, resume support, and employment connections.
How will it create a positive impact?
By addressing the root causes of homelessness and providing a holistic support system, “Hope Starts Here” will:
– Move 75 individual’s into a 3 month program and semi-permanent housing.
– Reduce 100 unsheltered individuals in Clark County to housing
– Improve mental and physical health outcomes
– Increase self-sufficiency through employment
– Restore dignity and hope to those who have been marginalized
This program not only transforms individual lives—it strengthens the entire community.
