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With Rapid Re-housing programs gaining national attention, we are now at the cross roads of a model shift in working with homeless families. Many communities across the country have understood the effectiveness of rapid re-housing programs and have found local resources to fund rapid re-housing. The United Way of Greater Los Angeles, understanding the need for expanded programs working to end homelessness, raised funds to support homeless service providers in their efforts to end homelessness in Los Angeles.

The United Way of Greater Los Angeles, with the help of over 4,000 volunteers, was able to raise $500,000 through HomeWalk, United Way’s annual 5K family walk to raise awareness and resources to end homelessness in Los Angeles County. With the funds raised, the United Way of Greater Los Angeles has created A Pathway Home Initiative. With a focus on preventing and ending homelessness, A Pathway Home Initiative has issued an RFP for Rapid Re-housing program proposal and Permanent Supportive Housing Program Proposals. Service Agencies in the Greater Los Angeles area have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to support their efforts in working with the chronically homeless and homeless families.

Launched in 2007, the United Way’s A Pathway Home Initiative has made signficant progress in their efforts to raise awareness about homelessness and support efforts to end homelessness. Announcements of grant receipients are expected to take place by the end of June 2008. As we take note of their efforts and watch their success in the coming months and years, the Untied way of Greater Los Angeles serves as an example of what is possible when communities come together and creatively work to end homelessness.

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To learn more about A Pathway Home Initiative click here