Resources to Learn More

Federal Plan to End Homelessness

Click to read the latest strategic plan from United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, “Home, Together”

HUD Exchange

Click to learn about specific federal programs relating to housing and homelessness and definitions for all of those acronyms! H3ARC is specifically involved in the Continuum of Care Program for Rutherford County

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Click to learn more about this amazing advocacy organization that prepares an annual homelessness report as well as many resources related to homelessness research and programming.

Our Context: Rutherford County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States with over 300,000 people.  According to Rutherford Works, the total number of households in Rutherford County is 117,744 with a median household income of $64,982.

However, 41.9% households have income less than $50,000, with 17.3% less than $25,000.  In our county schools, 40% of the students qualify for free/reduced lunch.

From a systems perspective, we know that issues such as housing instability, education level, mental and physical health issues, past trauma, interaction with the criminal justice system, current relationship issues (domestic violence, divorce, households led by single parents), and substance use can be barriers to self-sufficiency.  Through the mandated Coordinated Entry process, H3ARC is building a system to provide guidance, resources, and referrals for members.  As an umbrella organization, H3ARC has an opportunity to enhance provider collaboration and reduce duplication of services.