House Of Ruth Inc

Hwh long term housing - supportive housing in 13 scattered-site homes with deed restrictions and no mortgage. These house hiv positive people whose lives are further complicated by homelessness. 16 households with 22 adults and 15 children were housed and received subsidized rent, case management and emergency financial assistance. The unit utilization rate was 67%.

Glade house - short-term housing (single room occupancy- sro). Residential house with 10 beds. Provides short term housing for up to two years. Services provided include intensive case management, mental health counseling, monthly tarc passes, life skills education, individual and group counseling. 14 clients were served, 5 exited to long term housing, one exited to a another housing program, one was deceased and 7 remain in sro. Bed utilization rate is 94.1%.

Children's program - we provide back-to-school assistance including clothing vouchers, backpacks, and school supplies. Case management - we provide treatment planning where clients set their own concrete, achievable goals to address mental, physical, emotional, social, financial, educational, and employment needs. Financial assistance - tarc tickets, rental security deposits, furniture, rent and utility payments, moving expenses, uniforms needed for work or school, and funeral expenses