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Approve an Affordable Housing Funding Request from the Compass Center.
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Staff:
Department:
Loryn B. Clark, Executive Director
Housing and Community
Sarah Osmer Vi?as, Assistant Director
Nate Broman-Fulks, Affordable Housing Manager
Overview: Tonight, we ask the Council to consider approving a $50,000 request from the Compass Center to support its new Safe Homes Emergency Housing project. The goal of the Safe Homes project is to provide emergency housing for victims of domestic violence and their children fleeing abuse.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt the resolution awarding $50,000 to the Compass Center for its Safe Homes Emergency Housing project from the Council's Opportunity Fund within the Affordable Housing Fund.
Overview of the Compass Center Request:
* The Compass Center requests $50,000 from the Town to support its Safe Homes Emergency Housing project. The project was launched in July 2020 with a Capital Campaign.
* The goal is to rent 3 - 6 apartments in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area to provide emergency housing and support services for victims of domestic violence.
* The Compass Center anticipates that this program will serve 15 clients over the next year, the majority of whom earn less than 30% of the Area Median Income.
* The Compass Center would use Town funds to rent two apartments in Chapel Hill where survivors and their families will be able to stay a few days to several months.
* The Compass Center will provide client assistance and cover most housing expenses including: rent, security deposits, utilities, phone, security, maintenance, cleaning, rental insurance, internet, transportation, and interpretation/translation.
* Town funds will also be used to partially support a full time Emergency Housing staff position who will provide case management and help clients find housing that meets their needs.
Recommendation
* Staff recommends that the Council approve this request.
* Based on the information provide...
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