Asheville Ending Homelessness Initiative
Asheville Ending Homelessness Initiative
UPDATE 12/14/2021
The City of Asheville has produced an FAQ Document about Permanent Supportive Housing at the Ramada. You can read it here.
UPDATE 12/6/2021
The City of Asheville invites the public to a meeting about permanent supportive housing at the Ramada. The meeting will take place virtually from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, December 8. (scroll down to view the meeting)
More information, available here.
UPDATE 12/3/2021
The City will no longer pursue creating an emergency shelter at this location. As originally planned, the City, its partners and the community were unable to come to consensus around this project.
More information, available here.
UPDATE 8/10/2021
Community meeting about emergency shelter at Ramada Inn moves to virtual format
To read the full press release, visit this link.
UPDATE 8/4/2021
Community Meetings
Monday, August 9, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: Virtual information session / webinar about the project.
Thursday, August 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: In-person information session held at the East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Road. (CHANGED TO VIRTUAL, SEE ABOVE)
To read the full press release, visit this link
The City of Asheville is invested in ending homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue, and solving it will take the efforts and partnerships of many different community members as well as City staff. The plan to end homelessness consists of three main components:
1. Coordinated Housing Placement Program: this will help place people experiencing homelessness into stable housing.
2. Emergency Shelter: The City plans to acquire and convert an existing hotel to serve as emergency shelter. It will also contract with a partner to operate the emergency shelter in safe and effective manner.
3. Permanent Supportive Housing: This helps provide supportive services for people exiting homelessness as they move into housing and work to improve their lives.
For more information on Asheville's Homelessness Initiative, visit the webpage.
Additional Resources
- An update on how the City of Asheville is addressing homelessness
- What is an emergency shelter, and why does the City of Asheville want to open one?
Documents
Emergency Shelter Operations Request for Proposal
Events
Permanent Supportive Housing at Ramada
The public can call and ask questions during the meeting. No pre-registration is required.
Emergency Shelter Information Session
Virtual information session / webinar about the emergency shelter project.
Emergency Shelter Information Session-August 12
Virtual information session / webinar about the emergency shelter project.
Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker and follow the Meeting Rules of Decorum.
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