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Project the fully implemented local plans on the number of households <br />housed and the number of households left unsheltered, assuming existing <br />resources and state policies. <br />This program provides temporary shelter during adverse weather conditions and a <br />pathway to access more permanent solutions. CWS does not intend to provide <br />permanent housing. lt is projected that there will be several unhoused persons who will <br />not access this program or follow the simple guidelines of respecting property <br />(designated smoking areas) and will remain unhoused. <br />Address racial disparities amongst people experiencing homelessness <br />All entities recommended recognize that race and economic status can <br />significantly limit the opportunities of program participants and <br />acknowledges the unequal impact of these factors. The KVMA and our <br />partners work with shelter guests to begin the process of overcoming <br />the unique barriers faced by each individual in accessing housing. <br />l-7lOtn"t information you think would be beneficial for the Committee to know. <br />CWS builds relationships between guests and volunteers that seryes to strengthen a <br />sustainable healthy community. Last year, CWS volunteers provided evening meals to <br />all guests nearly every night to address food scarcity unhoused people face. lncluding <br />meals over the weekends and on holidays when FISH/Open Table is closed; often being <br />the only food guests consumed over a 48-72 hr. period. CWS volunteers also provided <br />clothing and rides to guests for appointments not easily accessed by bus service. CWS <br />was open one day last year because guests requested help: library was closed and day <br />high temperature was 19 degrees. CWS Program builds lasting community relationships <br />beyond the shelter. <br />r' <br />7