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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 alcoholldrug 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 />5