Charter. RHA.pdfMISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Regional Homeless Alliance is to develop a collaborative partnership
that evaluates and addresses the complex issues of homelessness from a regional perspective
and provides coordinated homeless outreach services utilizing public, private and non-profit
sector resources.
Purpose and Vision:
To increase housing opportunities to individuals, families and veterans experiencing
homelessness while maintaining an effective homeless prevention program.
Goals:
#1
Create a nationally recognized regional collaboration based on proven best practices, such
as Solutions for Change.
• Provide a monthly forum to discuss homeless issues and community needs
• Present before each City Council in the region
o Adoption of resolutions that commits to the principles of the Regional
Homeless Alliance (RHA).
o Encourage each city to add a provisions to their legislative platform
regarding the RHA.
• Develop a white paper through research of the causes of homelessness (paying
particular attention to prevention and intervention strategies) and identifying
regionally appropriate and realistic solutions.
• Work with 211 Community Connect to develop a countywide resource guide,
with regional focus.
• Perform an initial and on -going needs -assessment through a gap analysis study.
#2
Provide leadership to combat homelessness through advocacy, education and coordination
with local communities and create a broad, coordinated system of care.
• Increase communication through service providers and government agencies.
• Establish a collaborative and coordinated system of identifying, collecting and
disseminating local resources for public safety personnel, social service
program providers and general community distribution.
• Increase the awareness of resources to the community -at -large.
• Reduce transportation barriers for homeless and at -risk population.
• More effectively involve and collaborate with service agencies, school districts,
faith -based organizations, transportation agencies, local Chamber of Commerce,
and other stakeholders.
#3
Refocus training for public safety and service organizations from ushering homeless away
to steering them to resources.
• Increase public safety personnel's training to include knowledge of behavioral
health issues and community -based resources, including diversion programs,
based on the existing success of the County of Riverside and Temecula
Sheriff's HOT team efforts.
• Increase public safety and city's participation in the annual Point -In -Time
count.
• Actively bridge communication between sworn officers, park rangers, code
enforcement and county probation officers.
• Improve communication between public safety organizations and city/county
officials regarding encampments and migration of homeless.
#4
Improve community awareness.
• Inform and educate the public about homelessness using responsible
compassion.
o Increase communication to the general public through coordinated
messages on social media from local governments and service providers.
o Work with local service providers and faith -based organizations to host
community education/outreach events to provide a productive
opportunity to address the concerns of NIMBYs.
#5
Develop a fundraising plan.
• Create a plan that forecasts the ultimate capital needs and annual operational
costs, identifies potential donors/resources and task the appropriate agencies for
completing.
• Seek additional low-income housing opportunities through private, local, state
and federal resources.
• Facilitate community partnerships to identify and secure funding for expanding
education and training programs that lead to employment.