01.12.2014 Views

Agenda Package - City of Vernon

Agenda Package - City of Vernon

Agenda Package - City of Vernon

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Homelessness Strategy for the North Okanagan<br />

Overview <strong>of</strong> Resuks:<br />

The following is a summary <strong>of</strong> the results <strong>of</strong> efforts by the community to implement the<br />

strategy and address the issue <strong>of</strong> homelessness. The actions that were added to the strategy<br />

øfter 2OO7 are shaded to indicate that these were not part <strong>of</strong> the initial plan.<br />

EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES<br />

Establish a Permanent Shelter<br />

Create a Drop ln Prosram with Wrap Around Services<br />

Establish a Downtown Health Centre<br />

Conduct a census <strong>of</strong> homeless camps and provide outreach to homeless campers<br />

Create a protocol regarding the discharge from VJH <strong>of</strong> someone who is homeless<br />

MENTAT HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS<br />

More local access to a ranee <strong>of</strong> detoxification services<br />

Create a Harm Reduction Stratesv<br />

INCOME/EMPTOYMENT<br />

Lobbv for an lncome Assistance Outreach Worker<br />

Create a Childcare Program for Parents at Risk<br />

Provide Access to Emplovment Services for People Who Are Homeless<br />

HOUSING<br />

Lobbv for a Housins Outreach Worker<br />

Create an Affordable Housing Strategy<br />

Create a Land Trust Society<br />

Build More Supported Hous¡ng and Treatment For People with Addictions/Mental<br />

Health<br />

Build More Affordable Housing for lndividuals and Families<br />

Create a Memo <strong>of</strong> Understanding (MOU) between BC Housing an¿ QlV gl\/eM!<br />

Develop Non Pr<strong>of</strong>it Housing Business Plans<br />

Establish Under One Ro<strong>of</strong> Partnerships<br />

Distribute an Affordable Housing lnformation lnsert through the Morning Star<br />

Host a Housing Forum<br />

COMMUNITY AWARENESS<br />

work with local media to highlight homelessness issues and recommended actions<br />

Host events and activities during Homelessness Action Week<br />

SuccessfullV Completed<br />

Successfullv Completed<br />

Successf ully Completed<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Not Comoleted<br />

Successfullv Completed<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Successf ullv Comoleted<br />

Successfullv Completed<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Some Success<br />

Some Success<br />

Some Success<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Successfully Completed<br />

Successfullv Comoleted<br />

Successfullv Completed<br />

Ongoing<br />

Ongoing<br />

November 2010<br />

Page 3<br />

72

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!