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5' Gaps and Duplication ln Services: Descrlbe how your proposed project fills a gap in homeless and/or affordable housing services in Kittitas County. lnclude a description of how the project is or isn't a duplication of current services. (250 words max.) There is no other pending project of this type in Kittitas County, The Ellensburg Housing Needs Assessment shows a clear need or one-bedroom apartments to relieve the cost burden to seniors or disabled on a fixed income: "As of 2017, about 7O% of all households in Ellensburg have only 1 or 2 members. Yet only 28%of housing units offered are studios or l-bedroom. The lack of smaller format housing can pose a barrier to many people living alone or with a partner who do not need or cannot afford a large home." Census data shows that in the next ten years seniors in Kittitas County at or below the poverty line will increase by approximately 1000 households. Without dedicated affordable senior housing units, many of these seniors may end up homeless. This project ensures that senior, disabled, and veteran households who have limited assets are not living in unsuitable housing for lack of money, The relief of having affordable housing allows households to provide thernselves with lifesaving prescription and medical care, food, and decent basic clothing. lntended residents can maintain pride in their independence and ability to care and provide for themselves without living in fear of being without food, without basic necessary medical care, and of being homeless with nowhere to turn. s