Coalition For The Homeless

Tarc ticket sales - the coalition for the homeless negotiated with tarc (transit authority of river city) to serve as an agent to purchase tarc tickets and passes at half price for agency members of the coalition for the homeless and other nonprofits. Tarc tickets and passes are then sold to the agency members and participants at rates approved by tarc. The coalition purchases approximately 15,000 tickets and 1,200 passes per month.

White flag - the white flag program provides emergency shelter for persons who would otherwise be turned away during severe weather (above 95 degrees or below 35 degrees). Three shelters participate in the program and submit their housing numbers beyond their normal capacity to the coalition for reimbursement. The program pays for approximately 5,000 bed stays per year.