2021 Point in Time Count and Quality By Name List

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ACEH Weekly Digest for 6/16/2021

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** 2021 Point in Time Count and Quality By Name List Announcement
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Every January, communities across the nation conduct a count of people experiencing homelessness on a single night. This is called the Point in Time count (PIT) and is a way to track annual trends in partnership with Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Due to COVID-19, it was not required in 2021. The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH), collected information for the 2021 PIT to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on homelessness and changing community needs.


View the full press release here: PIT Count and Quality by Name List ([link removed])


** Homeless Prevention & Response System Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
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Join us for the Homeless Prevention & Response System Advisory Council Meeting at 4 PM on Thursday June 24, 2021

View the full meeting details and agenda here ([link removed])


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Alaska ARPA
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The American Rescue Plan Act Resource Guide
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The Alaska Municipal League ([link removed][0]=AZVueuSXVayF4KgRAU9wJG60u-IedVF6LJXT-nPrecKWlaouYjTQ7Wh8iL7sNlLYLhV-a7eJfTLUtwvJ8hOGafi05IKt4GtKQwQMPs-v-z_x8ZKie1UXKHVMMBX66XKEoPGvCW3o717ZhI-CJ2F3OmPbRIom-kPktnqPFr1u0UKGBw&__tn__=kK-R) , in partnership with Foraker and others, has created a website that provides an extensive summary of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) resources relevant to Alaskans, tracking funds coming in as well as grant opportunities.

View ARPA recourses here: [link removed] ([link removed])


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National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) Updates
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** New IRS Tool Can Be Used to Access Stimulus Checks
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A new IRS tool ([link removed]) now makes it easier for people experiencing homelessness to access stimulus checks.

The Non-filer Sign Up Tool ([link removed]) is designed to help eligible individuals and families who don’t normally file income tax returns:
* claim Child Tax Credits granted under the American Rescue Plan;
* register for the $1,400 third round of Economic Impact Payments; and
* claim the Recovery Rebate Credit for any amount of the first two rounds of Economic Impact Payments they may have missed.

This tool addresses a major obstacle to accessing payments for people experiencing homelessness, as well as those in housing programs. Providers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with it as soon as possible.



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National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) Updates
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** $1.1 Billion in Emergency Housing Vouchers Awarded to 626 Communities
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As part of funds allocated in the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the first tranche ([link removed]) of Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) awardees, totaling $1.1 billion.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Continuums of Care (CoCs) must enter into a Memorandum of Understanding no later than July 31, 2021 in order to:
* Outline the partnership between the PHA and CoC
* Determine services that will be offered and how they will be paid for
* Detail prioritized populations and referral processes
* Delineate responsibilities and roles for the CoC and PHA

CoCs are encouraged to reach out to PHAs as soon as possible to being this planning.
Download list of EHV awardees >>> ([link removed])
Learn more about how to use EHVs >>> ([link removed])


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House Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on Universal Vouchers
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The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on June 9 titled “Universal Vouchers: Ending Homelessness and Expanding Economic Opportunity in America.” The hearing addressed the need to make Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) universally available. Witnesses offered testimony and answered questions about the need for universal housing vouchers and source-of-income (SOI) protections for voucher holders; improvements to the HCV program; and investments in affordable housing supply. The panel addressed how expanding rental assistance to every eligible household would help end homelessness and address racial disparities in housing and homelessness. View full NLIHC article here ([link removed](memo_061421))


Watch a recording of the hearing at: [link removed]

Read a discussion draft of the “Ending Homelessness Act” at: [link removed]

NLIHC’s fact sheet on the “Ending Homelessness Act” is available at: [link removed]

Read a discussion draft of the “Stable Families Act” at: [link removed]



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US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Updates
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** New Resources for DCTA Recipients and Smaller Distressed Communities
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This library of resources, relevant to Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) recipients and smaller distressed communities, features COVID-19 pandemic response resources as well as general resources. Check back regularly for new resources and information!
The following resources are the newest webinars, reports, and other information available on the DCTA Program Resources page ([link removed]) .


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** HUD Reinstates Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule
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HUD published an interim final rule on restoring the Fair Housing Act’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirement. Under this rule, HUD funding recipients must identify fair housing concerns locally and commit to remedying them.

The interim final rule will go into effect on July 31, 2021. HUD will take comments for 30 days after publication, and may act on them prior to the effective date of the rule.

Learn more about Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing >>> ([link removed])


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Outreach Updates
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The next mobile vaccination clinic with Visit Healthcare is this Friday, June 18^th at Barnes and Noble from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Outreach staff will be assisting on the ground as vaccines are administered.

Reminder: The next Outreach Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23^rd at 10 AM.

Please reach out with any questions or comments: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) 907-312-9478


** Case Conferencing and Coordinated Entry Training
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If you have any questions about these meetings or are interested in coordinated entry access point training for you or your team, please contact Mac Lyons at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=o%09Case%20Conferencing%20Meetings%20%26%20Coordinated%20Entry%20Access%20Point%20Training)
View up-to-date access points on our website: www.aceh.org ([link removed])


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If you have thoughts or suggestions, we want to hear from you. Please let us know what you think. Email us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Weekly%20Digest%20Feedback)
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