[Vision2020] Local Homeless Shelter Loses Funding

[Darrell Keim]

I notice they are suggesting the public let HUD know their opinions.
"We suggest contacting the HUD Field Office in Boise, 800 Park Blvd, Suite
220, Boise, ID 83712, or by phone at (208) 334-1990."

On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 1:37 PM, Sunil Ramalingam <
sunilramalingam at hotmail.com> wrote:

> This is terrible news. Sojourner's Alliance has done good and valuable
> work for years. When I was a public defender they were very helpful in
> helping clients who were homeless. They were always extremely professional,
> helpful, and kind.
>
> Sunil
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> Subject: [Vision2020] Local Homeless Shelter Loses Funding
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> For Immediate Release
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> 5/5/16
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> Contact:  Steve Bonnar, 208-883-3438, piratesteve at juno.com
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> Title:  Local Homeless Shelter Loses Funding
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> Sojourners' Alliance was informed Monday they will not be receiving the
> $100,000 Moscow Transitional Housing Grant that has sustained their
> operations for the last 19 years.
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> "I'm just shocked.  Breathless," said Steve Bonnar, Executive Director.
> "There had been discussion that HUD was changing their priorities over the
> next couple of years.  We've been planning for a transition on that
> timeframe."  The agency now has to begin filling a $100,000 gap by June 1.
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> "We have plans to switch to the newly preferred HUD model," said Bonnar.
> They can't do it with thirty days notice.  "We need a chance to catch our
> breath."
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> Latah County Commissioner Tom Lamar is deeply concerned.  "People aren't
> aware of the breadth of services they offer.  They have programs for
> homelessness, mental health, addictions..." Sojourners' Alliance provides
> shelters for men, women and families.  *Based on funding availability,
> Sojourners' Alliance has provided rental and utility assistance to those in
> crisis.*
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> "I've pulled together representatives from the county, hospital and other
> concerned parties to help them fill the funding gap.  If we don't succeed
> thirty of Latah counties most fragile residents could be homeless as early
> as June 1."
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