Guilford making progress in ending homelessness
Guilford County has moved forward with a 10-year plan to end homelessness by 2016. Through the Homeless Prevention Coalition of Guilford County, the Guilford County Task Force to End Homelessness, and local partners, efforts are solidifying.
As a social work student of UNCG, I did some research. In January 2007, more than 1,200 people were homeless in Guilford County, and more than 200 of them were chronically homeless. However, during the previous year, 243 people moved from transitional to permanent housing. This is a major step in the right direction.
Further, the local plan is striving to increase housing and ensure that when a person is discharged from jail, hospital, etc., the discharge plans will include housing.
Two strategies of particular interest to me are a 24-hour resource system and a day center to help coordinate services. As an intern in the Congregational Social Work Education Initiative working with the homeless population, I see how these services could increase successful outcomes with many homeless people.
Tammy Transou
Lexington
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Tammy, I'm an optimist, too. But a little more research wouldn't hurt. Peace, CM
Posted on February 27, 2008 8:11 AM
I have been following stats from the Nat'l Alliance to End Homelessness, the Homeless Prevention Coalition of GC and the County Task Force since 2006. This part of my article was left out. And the stats I recorded for Jan. was 1940. Thanks, Tammy
Posted on February 28, 2008 10:02 AM
I have been following stats from the Nat'l Alliance to End Homelessness, the Homeless Prevention Coalition of GC and the County Task Force since 2006. This part of my article was left out. And the stats I recorded for Jan. was 1940. Thanks, Tammy
Posted on February 28, 2008 10:03 AM