To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Derrick Britton, Veterans Services Director
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RE: Approval of Sacred Heart Veteran Village Funding Request in the amount of $75,000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of $75,000 funding to Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties for capital support of construction of Sacred Heart Veteran Village. The amount will come from the Veterans Services fund balance.
BACKGROUND:
In November 2023, the Flint City Council voted to approve ARPA funding for the Catholic Charities Sacred Heart Veteran Village project scheduled to break ground in the summer 2024. The Village is planned to be the central hub of a bigger program targeted at filling the gap of transitional housing that is supportive in nature with integrated services available to veterans, regardless of discharge status and service time.
DISCUSSION:
The goal of Sacred Heart Veteran Village is to serve as a model for programming that can be replicated in the future to address the crisis of veteran homelessness. Veterans in Sacred Heart Village will be housed for one to three years in ADA compliant homes, which will average between 250 to 400 square feet in dimension.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funding will be allocated from Veterans Services fund balance and will be paid from account 2930-689.00-900.005.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities: Having homeless veterans off the streets promotes safe communities, public health, and healthier residents. Inclusive, Collaborative Culture: These funds will expand the role of Veterans Services as a convener for veteran resources in the county to enhance relationships. Community Growth: Collaborating with Catholic Charities in helping to plan for housing that meets the needs of homeless veterans.
.TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEM...
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