RRH
What does RRH stand for?
Rapid Re-housing
What year was Carpenter's Shelter founded
1988
What does ACA stand for?
Affordable Care Act
What is the name of our mascot (animal)
Bo Bo
Which of the following is NOT a primary eligibility criterion for individuals seeking SSI/SSDI benefits through the SOAR program?
A. Severe mental illness
B. Use of technology
C. Lack of stable housing
B. Use of technology
Who qualifies for RRH?
Anyone that is [literally] homeless
Where was Carpenter's Shelter founded and for what reason
Blessed Sacrament's basement- Winter Shelter
What does HMIS stand for?
Homeless Management Information System
What are CS colors
Purple and Green
What challenges do individuals face during the SSI/SSDI application process? (Select all that apply).
A. Navigating complex procedures
B. Obtaining medical documentation
C. Effective communication with SSA staff
A. Navigating complex procedures
B. Obtaining medical documentation
C. Effective communication with SSA staff
True or False: Rapid re-housing programs should participate in the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
True
How many Board members are Carpenter's Shelter Board
17
What does HPRP stand for?
Homeless Prevention and Rapid-Housing Program
How many buildings has CS been located at?
5 [ Church, Retrofitted DMV, Landmark, Hoffman Center, ACS]
What essential benefits do the SOAR program help individuals secure to stabilize their income?
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits
When using a progressive engagement approach, you begin by offering the client:
A. Less than what they seem to need, to motivate them to put in more effort
B. More than what they seem to need, so they have extra cushion to start saving
C. Exactly what they seem to need, to help as many clients as possible succeed in housing
C. Exactly what they seem to need, to help as many clients as possible succeed in housing
What year did we temporarily move Landmark Mall
2018
What does VI-SPDAT mean?
Vulnerability Index- Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool
List all of the Holiday Solicitations that we do for our clients
Halloween Costumes
Thanksgiving gift cards
Christmas Gifts
Coat Drive
Easter Baskets
Back to school
Becoming SOAR certified involves online training, passing an exam, and submitting ________.
a medical summary report or application.
Rapid Re-Housing programs have three measures of success. They are:
- Reducing the amount of time clients spend homeless
- Increasing exits to permanent housing
- __________________
Reduce returns to homelessness within a certain time frame
What is CS Mission statement
Support People Experiencing And At Risk Of Homelessness To Achieve Sustainable Independence Through Shelter And Housing Placement, Guidance, Education, And Advocacy.
Name our former HMIS System that we used prior to the update
Service Point
What employee has been here the longest
Teresa
What does SOAR stand for?
SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)