Since 1991, the Corporation for Supportive Housing has been working to respond to the need for housing, along with providing services to keep clients off the streets. CSH, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with other major foundations, tests the feasibility of supportive housing, raises funds to support its projects, and offers technical assistance to local and state agencies dealing with homelessness.
As many as 70 percent of homeless individuals have serious health problems, mental and physical disabilities, and/or substance abuse problems. Simply supplying shelter for this population is not enough. By bringing together resources to also address the individual's psychological and physical health needs, the supportive housing model has proven effective in reintegrating these individuals into society.
In New York, Craig Farrow's personal evolution included terms in prison, followed by a long period of homelessness. Today, he works as a cook at a shelter for homeless people, and holds the key to an apartment. Craig's story illustrates the great potential of the supportive housing model.
Through the Corporation for Supportive Housing, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation encourages innovative approaches to ending the cycle of long-term homelessness.
In New York, Craig Farrow's personal evolution included terms in prison, followed by a long period of homelessness. Today, he works as a cook at a shelter for homeless people, and holds the key to an apartment. Craig's story illustrates the great potential of the supportive housing model.
Through the Corporation for Supportive Housing, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation encourages innovative approaches to ending the cycle of long-term homelessness.
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