Addressing the homelessness issue is one of the toughest questions in municipal governance. With a dizzying array of federal, state, and local programs, endless definitions, and disagreements about the root causes of homelessness, the issue can seem intractable. Local leaders such as yourself are often left wanting an approach that is both cost effective and proven to work.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

UPLIFT™ Shelters are the premier Housing First solution for transitional living for the homeless. Housing First is the gold standard model for ending homelessness in your community. Housing First is proven to reduce taxpayer burdens associated with homelessness more effectively than any other method. This document briefly explains the history of the Housing First model, details the cost-saving nature of the method, and describes a range of implementation processes that may be adapted to your community.

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