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Goal 5: Mobilize faith communities towards activities aligned with long-term solutions to homelessness
from Downey Homeless Plan
by downeyca
with jobs but whose income is too small to afford housing” (39). The numerous causes of homelessness call for a variety of services to address the causes.
High Impact Action Items
Action 4e: Commit to supporting regional efforts to increase the presence of bridge housing, access centers, and other vital resources in the region. Policy Changes No associated policy changes required Measurement Meet with neighboring cities to discuss partnership opportunities; Funding allocated to new projects in the region Timeline 12 months Ownership City Manager’s Office Leveraged City Resources Staff time Funding Opportunities General Fund County Strategy Alignment N/A City Policy Alignment As a member City of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, the City is committed to supporting regional goals included in Appendix D.
Goal 5: Mobilize faith communities towards activities aligned with long-term solutions to homelessness
Many of the faith communities in Downey are committed to serving people experiencing homelessness in the City. Goal 5 aims to coordinate the efforts of different faith communities and to strategically connect the short-term resources they offer with long-term solutions offered by service providers. Sustained involvement of the faith community was also indicated as a priority of City Council and as a desire of the faith community.
Approachable Action Items
Action 5a: Work with Downey Clergy Council to 1) Coordinate the efforts of faith communities to ensure efficient provision of short-term resources and easy access to long-term case management and 2) Encourage the landlords and business owners in their communities to rent to or hire people exiting homelessness. Policy Changes No associated policy changes required Measurement Council has outlined all current resources available at their congregations for people experiencing homelessness Timeline 6 months Ownership City Council Subcommittee on Homelessness Leveraged City Resources Staff time; Space at City facilities Funding Opportunities Funding not required County Strategy Alignment N/A City Policy Alignment N/A Action 5b: Increase service provider presence at faith community gatherings focused on serving individuals experiencing homelessness.
