Who Does This Serve?

THE PEOPLE Based on combinations of several factors, these individuals are without a place to call home. In the U.S. the average life expectancy is around 55-58 years old

FACTORS Mental illness, substance abuse, decline of servi es, e ono i hardshi s, la o a ordable housing, domestic violence, lack of employment opportunities - it is a vicious cycle that can be attributed to these and more factors

CURRENT PROGRAMS most displaced peoples cycle between the hospital, the street, nursing facilities, and shelters until death. Often they die in the hospital or on the street

THE PEOPLE In the U.S. around 2 million people are imprisoned in varying levels of incarceration - local, state, federal - with 1 in 10 facing a life sentence, meaning death in the prison system

FACTORS Life sentences for crimes, because of andatory senten in la s, habit al o ender laws, and the nature of the crime has led to a surge of inmates that are now approaching 55 & older

CURRENT PROGRAMS “Compassionate release” grants sick and elderly in ates their final days o tside o a cell. Most states employ this program

THE PEOPLE The estranged can be categorized as the isolated, either selectively or by family dynamics, and the individual is often alone without human companionship

FACTORS Family dynamics, loss of a spouse, divorce, mental illness, geographic isolation, living alone, lack of purpose, cultural barriers, and many other factors not stated

CURRENT PROGRAMS The psychological and physical toll loneliness and isolation takes on the person is great and can be a contributing factor to rapidly declining health. Many of the estranged do not prepare for death and because of this are either found dead in their residence or hurt and sent to the hospital. The person may be alone even in their final days

The Displaced These individuals would be sent over from hospitals and clinics and need more attention and focus settling in. Some family may be expected, but limited because of situations and strained relationships that led to them living without a home

The Incarcerated The incarcerated would be those individuals released on “compassionate relsease.” Little to no family expected because of the violent or heinous nature of the crimes committed that led to them originally being incarcerated

The Estranged The estranged would be admitted by friends, estranged family, or by themselves. Some distant family to no visitors can be expected, because of strained relationships and the past

A diagnosis of up to 6 months to live with documentation to support the diagnosis

A signed Do Not Resuscitate form (DNR)

The need for hospice care after all aggressive treatment(s), like radiation, chemotherapy and surgery have been completed

Financial need, but those able to pay and/or with insurance are not automatically dis alified ndivid al ir stan es are taken into consideration A mental health assessment report or similar exam

PPD Skin Test Results

A signed Health Care Proxy

A medical history and physical exam or consultation (i.e. narrative report)

A list of current medications

A completed application form