MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS (JOSEPH HOUSE 2015)

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Strategy and Program Implementation Strategies for Sustainability and Leveraging Mercy House has consistently funded the operations of Joseph House as a transitional shelter for over 25 years and as such has garnered a variety of both public and private resources to support the project. In moving to a dual- purpose facility, Mercy House will effectively communicate the programmatic changes to these partners to ensure continued support of the project. As part of its resource development strategies, Mercy House is engaged in ongoing funding research that replaces, supplants or provides new funding opportunities. On -going Maintenance of the Facility Mercy House has on staff Maintenance Managers who are in charge of regular maintenance and repair of Mercy House's facilities including the Joseph House Facility. Additionally, Mercy House has connections to a network of professional service volunteers who provide pro -bono services such as plumbing, electrical and landscaping as needs should arise. Volunteer groups will be recruited to support facility beautification projects that include upgrades to the facility grounds and gardens, interior furniture replacement as well as interior and exterior painting projects. Mercy House also allocates a percentage of funding as replacement reserves that may be used for special projects to improve the facility, regular maintenance and replacement of furniture as needed. Programmatic Strategies and Outcomes The Joseph House Program will be designed as a dual - purpose facility. One of the three units will continue to provide temporary housing through a transitional shelter program to 7 single men at a time. Two of three units will provide permanent housing for 10 single men. Every participant in the Joseph House transitional and permanent housing program will be required to meet the definition of homelessness as set forth by HUD and will be required to be under 80% Area Median Income at time of entry and throughout their stay. Definition of Homelessness All clients receiving services through the Joseph House Transitional and Permanent Housing Program will be required to be homeless as defined by the HEARTH Act's Final Rule Defining Homelessness (76 FR 75994) published on December 5, 2011. Category 1— Literal Homelessness (1) Individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning: (i)