"Roots & wings" Permanent Supportive Housing

Families in the program are homeless for a variety of reasons. Features of the "Roots & Wings" Permanent Supportive Housing include:

• 6-apartment, single-level complex for chronically homeless families with one or more members who have a mental/or physical disability.

• Monthly rent for each eligible family is paid by HUD to Project Vida for every 12-month period the family chooses to remain at "Roots & Wings."

• Individualized family case management with referrals to Project Vida programs and community resources as needed for all family members.

• Adjacent to Project Vida's main offices, "Roots & Wings" provides families with easy access to primary and behavioral health care, the Early Childhood Development Center, and after-school child care and enrichment activities.

Rapid RE-HOUSInG

Short-term deposit, rent for homeless families and individuals in El Paso City to help secure permanent housing and prevent longer-term homelessness. This is a short-term program, and other options may need to be explored for long-term solutions.

Prevention

Short-term rent for families at risk of facing eviction, in order to stabilize the living situation, keep families in their residence, and prevent homelessness, for families living within El Paso City. This is a short-term program, and other options may need to be explored for long-term solutions.