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Housing/HOPWA
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
(U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
The HOPWA program is the only federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people with HIV/AIDS. Under the HOPWA program, HUD makes grants to local communities, states, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit low-income people with HIV/AIDS and their families. There are currently six HOPWA-funded service agencies in our state.
- HOPWA Service Agencies in Michigan
Roster of HOPWA service agencies in Michigan; includes the geographic area(s) served by the agency and contact information for both the agency and its primary HOPWA staff person. - HOPWA Brochure
Housing Resources & Trainings
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Housing is an important component of helping individuals with HIV/AIDS to successfully manage their health. Having safe and stable housing has been shown to assist with adhering to treatment and improving overall client health. The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program is the only federal program dedicated specifically to supporting housing for persons with HIV. While the HOPWA program is available throughout Michigan, it operates a little differently depending on where you live. This workshop gives an overview of HOPWA eligibility, the services available through Michigan's three HOPWA programs, contact information, and additional resource links. This workshop was a part of the 2021 HIV & Housing Summit. - Understanding Coordinated Entry and the role of Housing Assessment and Resource Agencies (HARA)
An effective and efficient Coordinated Entry System is critical in the work to end homelessness. If we want to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time for anyone who experiences it, we must have a homeless response system that is accessible, offers quick assessment and triage services, and is able to prioritize resources for those who have the most acute service needs. In Michigan, the local Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) plays a critical role in the homeless response system and is a valuable resource for gaining access to services and supports for those experiencing or who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. This session details the core components of an effective Coordinated Entry System and also provides general information on services the HARA is responsible for providing in the work to end homelessness. This session was a part of the 2021 HIV & Housing Summit. - Resources and How to Navigate Them
This training will look at resources and support services for people with HIV seeking housing, as well as assist both clients and case managers with how to navigate various scenarios. Participants will learn more about why this work matters, what is involved in the homeless response system, and how to access and utilize their local Housing Assessment Resource Agency (HARA), 2-1-1, and MI Bridges, all in the hopes of providing increased housing stability for their clients. - 1m - 11m17s: Who We Are (Anna Raykov) - Handout
- 11m17s - 40m: Overview of the Homeless Response System (Lynn Nee) - Handout
- 40m - 1h11m: Coordinated Entry & HARA 101 (Jen Leaf) - Handout
- 1h11m - 1h30m: 2-1-1 (Keisha Crenshaw-Walker) - Handout
- 1h30m - 2h9m: MI Bridges (Crystal Korpi) - Handout
- Overcoming Housing Barriers
This training will take a look at the most common housing barriers, from evictions to felonies to bad credit, and provide participants with ways to overcome these barriers. - 9m50s - 41m35s: Overcoming Housing Barriers Through Counseling (Latosha Beard – Wayne Metro) - Handout
- 43m - 1h28m: Clean Slate Presentation (Kamau Sandiford – Safe and Just Michigan) - Handout
- 1h30m - 2h23m: Helping Clients Handle Eviction (Michael Derby – Legal Services of South Central Michigan) - Handout
- 2h25m - 2h45m: Housing Barriers (Desiree’ Arscott & Eric Crutcher – DHD and Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan) - Handout
- Empowering Clients Through the Housing Process
Participants will learn about tenant housing responsibilities, developing strong landlord relationships, and how to have difficult conversations between clients and landlords. Information on financial responsibility and budgeting will also be provided.- 1m39s - 53m28s: Fair Housing Center (Pam Kisch)
- 53m29s - 1h57m58s: Leases & Rental Agreements (Kay Simmons) - Handout
- 1h58m13s - 2h54m52s: CSH Difficult Conversations Learner Guide (Jasmine Lewis) - Handout
- Strategies for Getting and Keeping People Living with HIV (PLWH) Housed
This training will provide participants with information about different types of housing programs available across Michigan and who is eligible. Additionally, models for getting clients housed, as well as how to ensure stable housing, will be discussed.- 8m52s - 1h8m: Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Program 101 - Handout
- 1h8m - 1h55m: SOAR - SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, & Recovery - Handout
- 1h55m - 2h26m: Housing Learning Collaborative - Handout
- 2h26m - 3h1m: Our WORK (Women Organizing Resources and Knowledge) - Handout
- 3h1m - 3h8m: Overview of Previous Trainings - Handout