2024/2025 UWSCMI Impact Report - Report - Page 12
UWSCMI leads the Continuum of Care (CoC) programs for Kalamazoo
and Calhoun counties. We partner with member organizations to
coordinate and 昀椀 nd solutions to the gaps, inequities, and challenges
to reducing homelessness. To strengthen that work, the Kalamazoo
County CoC piloted a hiring initiative in 2024 to bring in eight paid
community consultants with crucial expertise.
Volunteers prepare to participate in the
Point-In-Time Count, an effort to determine
how many people are unhoused in each
community on a single night.
RentAble
ANASTASIA
MINOTT
“As someone who experienced
homelessness for three
years and saw other people
experience homelessness
during Covid and other crucial
times, helping anyone in
need is the best thing,” said
Anastasia Minott, one of the
new consultants, who also
experienced foster care.
JobSTAR (Supporting Talent and Retention) helps Jackson County
employers support their workers with needs that affect productivity and
attendance. An onsite Success Coach provides con昀椀 dential guidance,
connecting workers to services and support. This results in a stronger
workforce, 昀椀 nancially stable families, higher productivity, and a more
vibrant local economy.
RentAble provides one-time 昀椀 nancial
assistance to help individuals and
families in Kalamazoo County
overcome barriers to becoming or
staying housed. Funds can be used for
things like application fees, security
deposit, rent increases, mortgage
payments, or owed utility costs.
65 households served
$97,282.15 distributed
Data from Jan 2024-December 2024
21 participating companies
744 employees served
1,385 referrals made
TOP 5 REFERRALS MADE:
Financial Assistance, 254
“Our organization has experienced nothing but positive
outcomes from the program. Within a challenging
market, bene昀椀 ts like this program provide our staff a
sense of security, which in昀氀 uences our purpose toward
valuing our staff.” – Past participating employer
Insurance/Medical, 194
Housing/Foreclosure, 144
Transportation, 124
Government Navigation, 108
Data from Oct. 1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2024
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