GH CAN Operations Committee Agenda 06/19/19

Operations Agenda

Wednesday, June 19^th, 2019 2:30-3:30 PM My Sisters’ Place 76 Pliny St. Hartford, CT

1.      Welcome and Introductions

·        Lisa Quach- Journey Home

·        Alexis Gaynor- Journey Home

·        Stephanie Corbin- Mercy House

·        Janievette Correa- Immacare

·        Carmen Crespo-Valle- CRT McKinney Shelter

·        Fred Faulkner- Open Hearth

·        Ruby Givens-Hewitt- My Sister’s Place

·        Audrey Kennedy- South Park Inn

·        Rebekah Lyas-Immacare

·        Geri Maciel- Salvation Army Marshall House

·        Elijah McFolley- Open Hearth 

·        Denise Mitchell-Immacare

·        Zanetah Sasser- CHR

·        Angie Smith- CHR

·        Ymonne Wilson- CRT

·        Abbie Kelly- Hands on Hartford

·        Risheba Williams- CRT

·        Tahira Bluff- Immacare

·        Dave DuVerger- South Park Inn

·        Rashawn Hughes- Salvation Army Marshall House

·        Danielle Dixon- CHR

2.      Clients in Jeopardy of Losing Housing

a)      LJ #194818 – Chrysalis (case manager not present)

b)     SM #3170 – Chrysalis (case manager not present)

c)      JH #169413 – CRT

Client is frequently having people stay in his apartment that are not listed on his lease. The guests are paying client “rent”, but the client is purchasing alcohol with the funds.  Client has been housed for 13months, and the program limit is 6 months. Locks were changed per client’s request, but he still made copies of the keys to distribute to his house guests. Last visit made by case manager, she found a woman hiding in the bath tub. Lights are currently off. Landlord is willing to add guests to the lease, but client has refused.  Has Greenland

d)     RCG #29297 – Salvation Army

e)     Client received a Notice to Quit on 6/15/19; There have been (2) police raids at client’s apartment, guest broke door lock, and suspected drug activity. Client has nowhere to go; Rashawn will speak with landlord to discuss options (cash for keys?)

f)       DC #133644 – My Sisters’ Place

Client has had (3) violations, one including police involvement. Utilities are currently off and he has an active warrant, possibly out of Massachusetts; Eviction will go through

g)      IA #45745 – Update from last month – CRT

30 day discharge approved by CAN

h)     WM #167282 – CRT

Client has not returned to his unit in a very long time. He has self-resolved in another CAN and will be discharged.

3.      Rebekah Lyas- Immacare update

As of 06/18/19, there are 52 clients still at Immacare. Out of the 52, 22 will be transferred to other shelters. 11 out of the 22 have already been matched to housing. Some being discharged due to not having a housing plan.

4.      Leadership Updates

a.      Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Updates- 48 vouchers have been approved. Nadine will begin calling clients to ensure they are still eligible, and will be scheduling intake appointments.  

5.      Announcements

a.      All GH CAN Appointments for non-parenting youth are now being conducted by the Youth Navigators at CRT and Salvation Army.

b.      ESG Rapid Exit funding has been fully utilized. There is still funding available through Mercy COC. Households cannot exceed 50% of the AMI with income. Cannot pay for month to month leases at rooming houses/ shared housing situations. If the landlords is willing to sign a YEAR-LONG lease, we can assist with shared housing options.

c.      Family Shelter Check-In will be taking place immediately after today’s meeting from 3:30-4:00PM

d.      CCEH has funding available for victims of Hurricane Maria- if you are working with anyone who was a hurricane evacuee please contact Mollie Greenwood or Lisa Quach immediately.

e.      My Sisters’ Place Security Deposit Funding is available – contact person is Darryl Gillus at 860-969-1906