Homeless Program Highlights

Family Reunification and Direct Homeless Services

This is progam is intended to connect a homeless person with their family by assisting with transportation to make that connection. Funds are also available to purchase blankets and other items for the homeless.

 Seven individuals assisted during the quarter

 $1,084 expended; $2,916 remains available

 Bus fares are still free

Connections of Cumberland County

This agency assists female-headed households with securing stable housing and case management services by supplementing the rental or utility needs of their clients.

 447 individuals were provided homeless prevention services

 No expenditures during the quarter; $30,000 budgeted

Salvation Army

The Pathway of Hope Emergency Shelter managed by the Salvation Army currently offers 54 beds and provides emergency shelter for single men and families with children.

 No reimbursement request for food/supplies received during the quarter

 $10,000 budgeted

Cumberland HealthNet

A collaborative network of community organizations with a primary focus of improving the health outcomes for the uninsured by linking them with medical and other needed health and community services.

 Street outreach with 79 individuals assisted

 No reimbursement request during the quarter; $30,000 budgeted

Fayetteville Urban Ministry Emergency Assistance Program

This program provides food, clothing, case management, rapid re-housing, and homeless prevention services to those in need.

 14 individuals were assisted

 No expenditures during the quarter; $12,000 budgeted

Better Health

Provides for the unmet healthcare needs in Cumberland County through assistance, referral, and education

 Emergency direct assistance medical services were provided to 52 uninsured/underinsured low to extremely-low income persons

 $5,595 expended; $4,405 remaining budget

Family Endeavors

Through Reveille Retreat, Endeavors provides supportive housing, case management, life skills training, employment development, educational assistance and other supportive services to women with disabilities and their children experiencing chronic homelessness

 No reimbursements received

 $10,000 remaining balance