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Guest House RFP# 15-129 3. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 18 | Page SERVICE PROVIDER EXPERIENCE A narrative describing recent experience, with an emphasis on experience gained in the last five years on projects similar to the one being proposed. a. Include project name and type (homeless, special needs, senior, large family, etc.), project address, unit count and bedroom type, affordability requirements, and funding sources in your description. b. Include a description of current involvement with the Orange County Continuum of Care and the Orange County Coordinated Entry system. (If from another county, may use that jurisdiction’s CoC.) Overview / History Mercy House has operated successful homeless service programs for over 25 years and in that time has served over 70,000 individuals. This includes operating a variety of programs ranging from homeless prevention, emergency services and shelters, transitional housing, aftercare programs, rapid re-housing programs as well as permanent supportive housing facilities and residential services program. The diversity of these programs has afforded us the experience of working with a wide variety of homeless subpopulations including, but not limited to; families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, Veterans, seniors, chronically homeless individuals, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and those who are both physically and/or mentally disabled. Mercy House is uniquely qualified to provide permanent supportive housing in the City of Santa Ana. Our history of operations within the city over the past 25 years affords us extensive knowledge and experience in regards to the needs and desires of residents, neighborhood associations, and the clients we serve. Santa Ana has served as Mercy House’s center of operations as well as the site of many of our programs and homes. We have operated several programs within Santa Ana including transitional housing for single men, single women with children, single men and women with HIV and AIDS, the Armory Emergency Shelter program as well as Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention programs that directly benefit the residents of Santa Ana. Mercy House has been recognized by City and County officials for their service to the homeless in the community. Most recently, Father Jerome and Executive Director, Larry Haynes were recognized in December, 2015 by Mayor Miguel Pulido for their work to end homelessness in the City of Santa Ana. Key Accomplishments: 2014-2015 Fiscal Year HOUSING PLACEMENT During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, Mercy House set a goal to prevent or end the homelessness of 500 people. Exceeding expectations, we were able to secure and maintain stable housing for 816 individuals who came through our doors! HOMELESS PREVENTION Mercy House’s Homeless Prevention Program rescued 9 families, including 17 men, women and children, from losing their homes, falling into homelessness and entering the shelter system. 3-28