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HOMF.LF,SS ANU O'CHF.R SPECIAL NF,F.US ACTIVITIES <br />See Action Plan 'Cable for this year's activities. <br />Implementation of Everyone Home: Ike County-wide Homeless and Special Needs Housing <br />Plan <br />Activities to address the housing needs of the homeless, persons with serious mental illness, and <br />those living with HIV/AIDS center on the implementation of the 1?veryOne [Tome Plan. <br />Planning efforts began in 2004 as a unique collaboration among community stakeholders, cities <br />and Alameda County government agencies representing three separate care systems homeless <br />services, HIV/AIDS services and mental health services -that share overlapping client <br />populations and a recognition that stable housing is a critical cornerstone to the health and well- <br />being of homeless and at-risk people, and our communities. Nine agencies came together to <br />develop one plan with mutual goals and a joint effort for implementation. Alameda County has a <br />history of collaborative efforts, but until now they have been focused primarily at the consumer <br />or provider level - not at the systems Level. Making adjustments and changes at the systems level <br />requires active participation by top community leaders and government representatives. Since its <br />publication in 2006 the Plan has been adopted by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and <br />L2 cities, and endorsed by numerous community organizations. <br />[mplementation of the F,veryOne Home Plan is now being spearheaded by a community based <br />organization of the same name. [t is guided by a Leadership Board comprised of members <br />appointed from its original sponsoring agencies and key community constituencies such as <br />consumers, cities, non-profits, businesses and faith based organizations. <br />F.veryOne Home envisions a system of cart in Alameda County that by 2020, ensures all <br />extremely low-income residents have a safe, supportive and permanent place to call home with <br />services available to help them stay housed and improve the quality of their lives. F.veryOne <br />C[omc partners arc working on five core strategies: <br />1. Prevent homelessness and other housing crises. It is Car more cost-effective to support <br />people to maintain their housing and thereby avoid eviction, costly emergency shelter, and a <br />lengthy housing search. <br />2. Increase housing opportunities for homeless and extremely low-income households. <br />15,000 additional supportive housing units will provide affordable housing and services to <br />extremely low-income persons and families. <br />3. llcliver flexible services to support stability and independence. Culturally competent, <br />accessible, and coordinated support services must accompany housing. Such services will <br />help people increase their independence, improve their quality of life and retain their housing <br />Aclion Plan - FY09 <br />City of Pleasanton <br />Page 25 <br />