RRH
CS History
HMIS Terms & Acronyms
Fun Facts
SOAR
100

What does RRH stand for?

Rapid Re-housing

100

What year was Carpenter's Shelter founded

1988

100

What does ACA stand for?

Affordable Care Act

100

What is the name of our mascot (animal)

Bo Bo

100

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

200

Who qualifies for RRH?

Anyone that is [literally] homeless

200

Where was Carpenter's Shelter founded and for what reason

Blessed Sacrament's basement- Winter Shelter

200

What does HMIS stand for?

Homeless Management Information System

200

What are CS colors

Purple and Green

200

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

300

True or False: Rapid re-housing programs should participate in the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

True

300

How many Board members are Carpenter's Shelter Board

17

300

What does HPRP stand for?

Homeless Prevention and Rapid-Housing Program

300

How many buildings has CS been located at?

5 [ Church, Retrofitted DMV, Landmark, Hoffman Center, ACS]

300

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

400

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

400

What year did we temporarily move Landmark Mall

2018

400

What does VI-SPDAT mean?

Vulnerability Index- Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool

400

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




400

Becoming SOAR certified involves online training, passing an exam, and submitting ________.

a medical summary report or application.

500

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

500

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.

500

Name our former HMIS System that we used prior to the update

Service Point

500

What employee has been here the longest

Teresa

500

What does SOAR stand for?

SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)