Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness

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Prevention

The ultimate goal is to prevent homelessness from ever occurring in the first place. Preventing homelessness is not only better for the individual or family who does not have to experience homelessness's trauma; it is often less expensive to prevent homelessness.

 

 

HPRP

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 created the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) which provided $25 million to 13 local governments and the Commonwealth of Virginia for homeless prevention and rapid re-housing activities. These funds represented an infusion of funds for homeless prevention (and rapid re-housing programs) and have enabled communities to turn prevention program plans into reality.

The vast majority of HPRP funds in Virginia have been used for prevention activities (according to a recent analysis by the Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness of 9 communities implementing HPRP.)

More information on HPRP.

 

 

Prevention Resources

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence NEW

Stable Families Evaluation from Central Ohio: VCEH Summary NEW

Stable Families Evaluation from Central Ohio: Full Report NEW

For the powerpoint presentation on the Ohio Family Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program, click here.

Preventing Homelessness and Promoting Housing Stability: A Comparative Analysis - This evaluation of three prevention programs in Massachusetts assess the value and effectiveness of prevention activities, calculates cost effectiveness, and measures outcomes.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development commissioned a study on homelessness prevention. Click here.

 

 

Homelessness Prevention: Creating Programs that Work

The National Alliance to End Homelessness has published this guide and companion to help organizations create a homelessness prevention program or improve an existing prevention program.

 

 


Mission

The Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness is dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in the Commonwealth of Virginia through community collaboration, capacity building, education and advocacy.

Did you know?

Over the course of a year, 40,000 - 50,000 Virginians experience homelessness -- some for long periods of time and some for only a few days, weeks, or months.

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