Charter. RHAMISSION 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.