And, of those housed, 64% were persons of color, addressing the serious issue of disproportionality in the homeless population.Housed 127 individuals (which exceeded their goal by 59%!).Signed MOUS with 29 property partners and 22 community partners.Prior to Tuesday’s launch, Housing Connector implemented a pilot phase of the program. Celebrating the official launch of Housing Connector: Shkelqim Kelmendi, Executive Director, Housing Connector Marilyn Strickland, President/CEO, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber King County Executive Dow Constantine Tali Reiner, Vice President, Property Management Security Properties and Phil Nored, President, HNN (Photo: Seattle Metropolitan Chamber) A successful pilot The vision for the program is that no unit should sit vacant while there are households in need of homes.

Housing Connector, who officially launched on Tuesday, has worked to identify incentives and resources for landlords, such as paying damage deposits, and developed partnerships with local service providers to assure onsite supports are available if tenants need help. It serves as the bridge that connects private property owners and managers to those most in need of housing. Housing Connector, a brand new organization supported by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber, gives us a new tool for individuals and families desperately seeking not just housing, but a second chance to get their lives on track. Our Housing, Homelessness and Community Development (HHCDD) division works with many partners to build new housing across the region, but new construction alone cannot meet the magnitude of our region’s current shortfall in affordable and supportive housing. A new tool to connect individuals and families to housing Currently homeless.Īny of these challenges can leave individuals and families literally outside. Finding an affordable unit can be a challenge for anyone, but there are additional barriers that can make that challenge even greater: Lack of a credit history or poor credit. In a tight rental market, competition is keen for every affordable unit that becomes available.

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