Dear Supporters and Friends:
Here are some initial numbers for our fiscal year which just ended: July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012.
Homeward Bound assisted 215 homeless women and men in securing and moving into permanent housing! This is an annual record, breaking last year’s previous record of 203.
Among this 215, there are 104 chronically homeless persons who moved into housing!
These are folks who had been homeless for more than a year or had
multiple episodes of homelessness during the past several years. They
also have one or more disabling conditions, including mental health
issues, addiction issues, and physical disabilities.
Needless
to say, people who are chronically homeless are the hardest to house
and consume the largest percentage of community resources. This is why
our number one priority at Homeward Bound is to end chronic homelessness
in our community.
You played an important role in the accomplishments of the past year. As
community partners, donors, and key volunteers, you are a part of the
“village” whose collective efforts are ending homelessness in Asheville
and Buncombe County. On behalf of our board and staff, we thank you
for all you have done to ensure that everyone has a safe and decent
place to call home.
We
are now in year 7 since we established our Pathways to Permanent
Housing program in response to the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Your support and involvement has helped us reduce chronic homelessness by 75%. Working together, we will accomplish the goal of the 10-Year Plan!!
What does ending homelessness look like?
See the picture above. This is Donna, a participant at
A HOPE and in our Room in the Inn women’s shelter. She is holding the
lease to her apartment which she moved into yesterday (Sunday)! Ending
homelessness is a smiling face and cause for celebration!
Enjoy really good ice cream?
Stop by Ultimate Ice Cream during July, either on Charlotte Street or
on Tunnel Road, and order a scoop (or more) of the flavor of the month,
Sweet Cream and Blueberry Swirl. Proceeds from your purchase will support the programs of Homeward Bound to end homelessness.
With gratitude,
Jim
Jim Lowder
Director of Advancement
Homeward Bound of Asheville
(828) 258-1695 x254 cell (828) 777-1886
Working to end the cycle of homelessness in our community.
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