2007 Point in Time Survey Highlights
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2007 Point in Time Survey 2007 Point in Time Survey HighlightsHighlights
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on Regional Advisory Council on
HomelessnessHomelessness
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Alleghany Regional Advisory Council Alleghany Regional Advisory Council Service AreaService Area
Covers the same Covers the same geography as the geography as the Regional Regional Commission service Commission service area (less Franklin area (less Franklin County and Rocky County and Rocky Mount)Mount)
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On January 25, 2007
566 Homeless Adults and Children
Needed Shelter
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Where did you stay last night?Where did you stay last night?513 Stayed in Shelters513 Stayed in Shelters
Of the 566 Homeless Population - 513 Stayed in Shelters
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363% Increase in Occupancy363% Increase in Occupancy20 Year Trend -363% Increase in She lte r Occupancy
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192 have been homeless for six 192 have been homeless for six months or lessmonths or less
How long has it been since you have had a place to stay?
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Less than 1 month
1-3 months
4-6 months
7-11 months
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
10 + years
Not Available
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333 Participated in Survey333 Participated in Survey Of the 566 people experiencing Of the 566 people experiencing
homelessness only 333 elected to homelessness only 333 elected to participate in the survey.participate in the survey.
Consistent with prior years practice, no Consistent with prior years practice, no children under the age of 18 participated in children under the age of 18 participated in the surveythe survey
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Why Homeless?Why Homeless?Unable to Pay Rent/MortgageUnable to Pay Rent/Mortgage
Reasons for Homelessness
27%
7%
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12%4%
41%
Unable to pay rent/mortgage
Evicted /unrelated to payment
Victim of domestic violence
Family problems
Institutional discharge
Other*-See report for listing ofother reasons
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Never Before HomelessNever Before Homeless44.1% are Hom eless for the First Tim e
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Number 147 83 69 12 17
Never before 1 time 2-3 times 4-5 times More than 5 times
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White FootprintWhite FootprintRace/Ethnicity 2007
0 50 100 150 200
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Other multi-racial
American Indian/Alaska Native/White
Black/African American/White
American Indian/Alaska Native/Black
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Asian/White
Number
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More Men than WomenMore Men than Women
Gender
64%
36%
Male
Female
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Veterans One of FiveVeterans One of Five20% of the Hom eless Population are Veterans
20%
80%
YesNo
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Three quarters or 242 homeless people have Three quarters or 242 homeless people have been in Roanoke longer than six monthsbeen in Roanoke longer than six months
How Long Have You Been in the Roanoke Area?
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Less than 6 months
Longer than 6 months
Data Not Available
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41% were homeless prior to coming 41% were homeless prior to coming to Roanoketo Roanoke
Were you living in Roanoke before homelessness?
53%41%
6%
Yes
No
Data not available
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Where did you sleep last night?Where did you sleep last night?
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Emergency Shelter
Substance AbuseTreatment Center/Detox
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Outdoors/AbondonedBuilding/Bridge
Rented Housing Unit
Family
Permanent SupportiveHousing
Hospital (non-psychiatric)
Jail, Prision or JuvenileDetention
Hotel or Motel w ith noVoucher
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Most-Not All-Find BedsMost-Not All-Find BedsEver Been Denied a Bed?
7%
89%
4%
YesNoData Not Available
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70 children in homeless shelters – 70 children in homeless shelters – 33.6% adults had children with them33.6% adults had children with them
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No children 1 child 2 children 3-4 children
33.6% Report Children
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Education Attainment HighEducation Attainment HighEducation Attainment Level
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Nearly ¼ Work Full TimeNearly ¼ Work Full TimeNumber reporting income by source
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2916 33 Employed full time
Employed part time
TANF
Food stamps
SSI
SSDI
Relatives/friends
Panhandling
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Looking For WorkLooking For WorkActive ly Looking for Work?
Yes44%
No56%
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Of those reporting employmentOf those reporting employment The average hourly wage was $7.00 per hour.The average hourly wage was $7.00 per hour.
That is $280.00 per week or $14,560 annually.That is $280.00 per week or $14,560 annually.
In Virginia, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is In Virginia, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is $852.00. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying $852.00. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $34,099 more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $34,099 annually. Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks per year, this level annually. Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks per year, this level of income translates into a Housing Wage of $16.39 per hour.*of income translates into a Housing Wage of $16.39 per hour.*
* * A Place to Call Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Roanoke, VirginiaA Place to Call Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Roanoke, Virginia
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Health and Mental HealthHealth and Mental Health
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Emergency Room – Where Emergency Room – Where treatment is soughttreatment is sought
Where They Seek Medical Treatment
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Reported Yes
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Nearly 1/3 Receiving Mental HealthNearly 1/3 Receiving Mental Health29% Currently Receive Mental Health Services
29%
71%
Y esNo
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Mental Health in the PastMental Health in the Past42 Percent Report Previous Mental Health
Service
Yes42%
No58%
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Alcohol Treatment– A significant Alcohol Treatment– A significant factorfactor
46 Percent Report Having Received Alcohol Treatm ent
46%
54%
Yes
No
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Housing-Work-Medical-Substance Housing-Work-Medical-Substance AbuseAbuse
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Major Challenges Facing Homeless
Housing
Work
Medical problems
Substance abuse
Disability
Dental problems
Past incarceration
Divorce
Domestic violence
Legal problems
Custody
Foster care
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MethodologyMethodology The procedures used to collect information for this The procedures used to collect information for this
Point in Time Survey were consistent with those Point in Time Survey were consistent with those used in prior surveysused in prior surveys
Homeless clients were surveyed by agency staff, Homeless clients were surveyed by agency staff, the Homeless Assistance Team and other the Homeless Assistance Team and other volunteersvolunteers
100% of Shelters elected to participate in this 100% of Shelters elected to participate in this surveysurvey
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Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on HomelessnessAdvisory Council on Homelessness
The Roanoke Valley The Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on Advisory Council on Homelessness thanks Homelessness thanks those organizations, those organizations, agencies and agencies and individuals who work to individuals who work to combat the problems of combat the problems of homelessness in the homelessness in the Roanoke ValleyRoanoke Valley