CCIH Newsletter 2017

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Welcome New Executive Director, Deanne Pearn

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ontra Costa Interfaith Housing (CCIH) is pleased to announce that Deanne Pearn will succeed Louise Bourassa as CCIH’s new Executive Director. Deanne, who is a Co-Founder and has been Vice President of Policy for First Place for Youth, takes on her new role April 17, 2017. During Louise’s time, CCIH has grown from serving 72 people in 2005 to more than 1,100 today. Her leadership has been a driving force for CCIH’s outstanding reputation and response to homelessness. Louise is excited about CCIH’s future, “CCIH is fortunate to welcome Deanne. She has a record of stellar leadership and commitment. Deanne brings policy expertise and deep knowledge regarding the complexities of providing permanent supportive housing. She will infuse new energy, perspective, and passion to CCIH and our extraordinary community of donors, volunteers, and partners.” Deanne has been a pillar at First Place for Youth (FPFY)

for 18 years. She has helped grow the organization from a two-person start up with a $80,00 budget to one with over 100 staff and a $20 million budget. FPFY couples safe, permanent housing and education, employment and emotional support to help high risk youth transition to adulthood. Deanne is excited to join the team at CCIH. “CCIH is a vital community institution providing hope, dignity, and paths out of poverty for the most vulnerable populations. The team has shown an ability to consistently deliver results that benefit the whole community while adjusting to changing needs.” She is poised to support CCIH’s continuing response to the needs of homeless and poverty-impacted people in the county. “My goal is to ensure that CCIH continues to provide the highest quality services to the most vulnerable among us, and continues to partner with key stakeholders to work toward a day when there is no longer homelessness in our community.” n

What is Chronic Homelessness?

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ontra Costa Interfaith Housing is committed to serving people in our community who are most vulnerable, including those who are chronically homeless. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines chronic homelessness as a person or family without habitable shelter for a continuous year or having had four episodes of homelessness in three years. Senior citizens and families are particularly at risk to become chronically homeless. CCIH has responded to this crisis with our scattered site adult and family programs. 65% of those in the adult program are seniors and 100% of those in the Families in Supportive Housing (FISH) program are families. Permanent housing coupled with support services are assisting people who have experienced chronic homelessness to begin their journey to independence and self-reliance. n

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Most Contra Costa County market rate apartments remain out of reach for renters at 30% AMI

1 in 4 (or 10.4 million) U.S. renter households have incomes at or below 30% of area median income (AMI)

$2265

$598 Rent 2017 twoaffordable at bedroom 30% AMI fair market rent

Most CCIH residents earn 30% or less of AMI


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CCIH Newsletter 2017 by Hope Solutions formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing - Issuu