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2. Project Description Summary: Provide a brief summary the project being proposed and <br />a general description of how it will address homelessness or affordable housing in <br />Kittitas County. Be sure and indicate whether the proposal is intended to provide direct <br />client services or construction, maintenance, or improvement of housing facilities. (250 <br />words max.) <br />We propose partnering with HopeSource and opening an Women's Sober House. Merit <br />will provide treatment and case management services, including referral to HopeSource <br />for Hope University and long-term housing assistance. HopeSource will manage the <br />facilities, they have the experience and can provide landlord support and maintenance. <br />This grant proposed, one year worth of rent for a home, administrative costs and <br />miscellaneous. We will be look for a three-four bedroom, two bath and utilities. Also <br />funding for an on-site (female) house monitor. Treatment and case management can be <br />funded through Merit Resource Services thus leveraging available dollars. <br />The project proposed is to house single women in need of alcohol/drug treatment and <br />possible mental health services. Residents must be actively engaged in treatment <br />services with Merit and willing to follow all housing rules and expectations, including <br />Hope University and Case Management services. Preference will be given to homeless <br />individuals. <br />An on-site house monitor will provide daily support and mentorship providing 24 hour <br />supervision. She will help make sure the house stays in good order and monitor rules <br />violations and report to the Case Manager. <br />House stay will be dependent on needs, but likely 90-180 days, with many needing less <br />time. Our goal is to get these women stabilized and connected with Hope University <br />and HopeSource and their case manager for resources and transition into long-term <br />affordable housing options. <br />