The City of Fort Worth, United Way of Tarrant County and the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition (TCHC) announced today the availability of funds to eligible applicants for providing homeless services. Applications for multiple programs from federal, state and local sources have been consolidated into a single funding announcement to better align community funding priorities and the strategic allocation of resources.

Visit the United Way Web site to learn more.

Permanent supportive housing is a cornerstone of Fort Worth’s Directions Home plan. Across America, permanent supportive housing is helping to end chronic homelessness by pairing attractive, well-managed housing with professional, on-site services.

Download a study of the impact of permanent supportive housing on neighborhood property values in Fort Worth between 2000 and 2008. The report discusses design considerations, property management and strategies for neighborhood involvement. The evidence that the value of properties closest to permanent supportive housing have grown robustly and consistently with the neighborhoods in which they are situated is encouraging news for property owners who may be concerned by a proposed development.

Watch the Directions Home Year One Report to the Fort Worth City Council, presented Aug. 11, 2009, during the Pre-Council work session. 

Download a copy of the 2008-09 Year-End Report.

Video of the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition presentation during the City Council meeting is also available.