Copy
04/13/2020
The “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)” included $12 billion in housing and homelessness resources to help prevent an outbreak of the virus among people experiencing homelessness and low-income renters. This spending bill was an important first step, but Congress must provide far more resources to meet the dire and urgent needs of people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
 
Tell Your U.S. Representative to Sign On to the House Homelessness Caucus COVID-19 “Dear Colleague” Letter
Complete this easy-to-use comment letter here: https://endhomelessness.org/actions/letter-tell-the-house-to-sign-on-to-more-money-for-homelessness-funding-in-new-covid-19-bill/
 
The “Dear Colleague” Letter asks members of the House to advocate for increased homelessness and housing funding in the next federal Coronavirus spending package. This includes an ask for:
  • $11.5 billion for emergency solutions grants (ESG) funding to ensure homeless individuals and families are safely sheltered from COVID-19. ESG money would also be used to rapidly re-house a significant number of people.
  • $3 billion for Housing Choice Vouchers so that people being temporarily housed in hotels and motels – including vulnerable elderly, disabled, and sick people experiencing homelessness - don’t become homeless again when the pandemic recedes.
  • $100 billion for rental assistance so that those benefitting from the eviction moratoria aren’t evicted after the pandemic. Rental assistance also helps landlords and other housing providers.
    
 
RESIDENT NEWSLETTER
2020 WINTER EDITION

CLICK HERE
 
SOAR WORKS SAMHSA

Image with text Webinar: SOAR Implemetation During COVID-19, April 16, 2020, 3:00-4:30pm ET
COVID-19 UPDATES
 
 
 
 
 

Federal Partners:

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
News from Springfield:
 


CAPITAL REPORT FROM THOMSONWEIR - 
Mike Thomson, Michael Weir, and Aaron Chambers of ThomsonWeir, LLC have since 2012 provided SHPA with government affairs and strategic communications services. They advocate for our interests and regularly share important information for our members. 

EXECUTIVE ORDERS:

Illinois E-News:
Federal/National News Updates:

FY2020 Collaborative Mental Health & Anti-Recidivism Initiative: funding opportunity for SOAR and Criminal Justice. Only state agencies are eligible to apply, interested parties would need to collaborate with the state. https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/bja-2020-17972 
 
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CENSUS 
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE QUESTIONNAIRE ONLINE
 

Due to COVID-19 the count for those experiencing homelessness has been pushed back to April 29 -May 1. CLICK HERE for more details. 
 
Message from DHS

Need Cleaning Supplies? 

I talked to Amazon this morning about obtaining cleaning supplies that are being sold to medical facitlies only.  In order for a shelter to be eligible to obtain Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, etc. your agency will need to create a business account with Amazon.  You can create a business account at the following link:   https://www.amazon.com/b2b/info/amazon-business?layout=landing .

You will need to complete a few questions and give detailed information about needing the supplies as it relates to the COVID-19 crisis.

______________________________________________________

The Deadline for submitting the FY21 IDHS - Homeless Services Grants below has passed. However, since this is not a NOFO there is some flexibility. If you have not submitted your application please do so ASAP and contact your appropriate program manager.  CLICK HERE

444-80-0656 - Emergency & Transitional Housing
444-80-0657 - Homeless Prevention
444-80-0658 - Supportive Housing Program

The Funding Application can be found at: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspxitem=119579#a_AdultServicesandBasicSupports
 
_______________________________________

DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH  - Grant Renewals 
Due Date for Programs listed above April 15, 2020, 5:00 PM

NON-COMPETITIVE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Housing MI Supportive (220) 444-22-1482 GA 1482 PRA 1482
Continuum of Care News:
 
Come JOIN SHPA and be part of a strong coalition of Supportive Housing Providers who are committed to the expansion of supportive housing across the State of Illinois to address the issues of homelessness, unnecessary institutionalization, and persons with disabilities, advocating for the increase in resources for supportive services, and leading policy and systematic changes to benefit those we serve and the efficient and effective delivery of services. Click on the link above and contact David Esposito, Executive Director at d.esposito@shpa-il.org

Not a Supportive Housing Provider, yet want to support our work, click here for our 2020 Sponsorship Opportunities. 
GET ON BOARD

Want to get more involved with SHPA?
One of the best ways to stay in the know with all things SHPA and permanent supportive housing is to join our standing committees. All committees meet by phone so that members from all over the state are able to join.
Visit our website for committee descriptions:

 
SHPA Committee Meetings Scheduled:
Legislative Committee - Third Thursday of the Month @ 9:00a
Resident Committee - Fourth Wednesday of the Month @ 4:00p
Governance Committee - Fourth Tuesday of the Month @ 2:00p
Standards & Best Practices Committee - Fourth Monday of the Month @ 11:30a
(schedules subject to change as determined by committee chairs)

For more information on how to participate please contact SHPA staff at
(217) 321-2476
STAY UP-TO-DATE ON WHAT SHPA IS DOING
LIKE our FACEBOOK page, and then share with your friends!




Follow us on Twitter
@SHPA_IL

Monday Memo is supported in part by:

The Woods Fund, Chicago Community Trust, Harris Family Foundation, and the
IL Department of Human Services






This email was sent to <<Email Address>>
why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences
Supportive Housing Providers Association · 6 Lawrence Square · Springfield, IL 62704 · USA

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp