The Coordinated Entry Prioritization List Application has been updated. Households meeting the Category 4 definition of homelessness, fleeing/attempting to flee DV, are now able to be prioritized for Rapid Re-Housing. The updated version is now available on the Partners Ending Homelessness website on the Coordinated Entry page; https://letsendhomelessness.org/coordinated-entry/. For further information or questions contact: Heidi…

NYS OTDA has released a much shorter and simpler HHAP Shelter Repair Application. Funding is limited to proprosals that will undertake improvements that are critical to the health and safety of shelter residents and/or assist the shelter with any non-compliance issues. Maximum request is $100,000. This is a potential resource if a shelter needs to…

NYS OTDA has released Congregate Shelter Guidance regarding the COVID-19 publich health emergency for congregate shelters that provide emergency housing as risk is higher in settings where people are in close proximity to each other. Some of these recommendations could be adapted for supportive housing programs or non-congregate shelters. Follow link to the Guidance document…

This year’s theme, Housing, Healthcare & Humanity: Promoting Equity, Addressing Disparities, Expecting Change, will offer deliberate discussions and workshops that feature speakers with diverse expertise in the areas of housing, healthcare and support services to prompt challenging conversations, offer new ideas, best practices, and expect change. We must view this year and current time as…

This initiative is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and community. The initiative provides self-directed learning via daily emails that provide 10 -15 minutes worth of content, links to materials and resources for reflection and education. Topics will include: Understanding Bias, Levels of Racism, Housing…

The flu season is quickly approaching and there is concern regarding a potential uptick in COVID-19 cases. It is crucial that as many people as possible receive flu shots to reduce the utilization of health care services as much as possible to be prepared for the potential COVID surge. Free COVID-19 Testing and Flu Shots…

The YWCA has a number of Single rooms for rent. Please see the flyer for details or if you have any questions please fell free to reach out to Maria Sharp 368-2252 or Phyllis McElligott at 368-2230. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Flyer-YWCA-Apartments-Now-Renting-word.docx

Partners Ending Homelessness is hiring for a new postion, Manager of Compliance and Capacity Building. The primary responsibilities will be using data to provide both program and system level reports and to build the internal capacity of our organization so we are better able to address homelessness in our community. Follow the link to the…

Representatives from the Shelter Task Force in collaboration with other community providers developed protocols for agencies to follow in the event that large community gatherings occur in close proximity to their site(s). These gatherings may place Staff and Clients at risk of exposure to COVID-19 as well as personal harm. If the agency becomes aware…

A workgroup of shelter representatives has developed specific guidance and protocols to be included in the next version of the COVID-19 Shelter Guidance Manual. The Guidance for outside visitors is for persons who are not employees or guests. The Guidance for guests coming in and out of the shelters promote common practices related to guests…