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2007 Point in Time Survey 2007 Point in Time Survey HighlightsHighlights
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on Regional Advisory Council on
HomelessnessHomelessness
Alleghany Regional Advisory Council Alleghany Regional Advisory Council Service AreaService Area
Covers the same Covers the same geography as the geography as the Regional Regional Commission service Commission service area (less Franklin area (less Franklin County and Rocky County and Rocky Mount)Mount)
On January 25, 2007
566 Homeless Adults and Children
Needed Shelter
Where did you stay last night?Where did you stay last night?513 Stayed in Shelters513 Stayed in Shelters
Of the 566 Homeless Population - 513 Stayed in Shelters
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
363% Increase in Occupancy363% Increase in Occupancy20 Year Trend -363% Increase in She lte r Occupancy
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
192 have been homeless for six 192 have been homeless for six months or lessmonths or less
How long has it been since you have had a place to stay?
45
70
77
38
53
336 5 6
Less than 1 month
1-3 months
4-6 months
7-11 months
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
10 + years
Not Available
333 Participated in Survey333 Participated in Survey Of the 566 people experiencing Of the 566 people experiencing
homelessness only 333 elected to homelessness only 333 elected to participate in the survey.participate in the survey.
Consistent with prior years practice, no Consistent with prior years practice, no children under the age of 18 participated in children under the age of 18 participated in the surveythe survey
Why Homeless?Why Homeless?Unable to Pay Rent/MortgageUnable to Pay Rent/Mortgage
Reasons for Homelessness
27%
7%
9%
12%4%
41%
Unable to pay rent/mortgage
Evicted /unrelated to payment
Victim of domestic violence
Family problems
Institutional discharge
Other*-See report for listing ofother reasons
Never Before HomelessNever Before Homeless
44.1% are Hom eless for the First Tim e
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20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Number 147 83 69 12 17
Never before 1 time 2-3 times 4-5 times More than 5 times
White FootprintWhite FootprintRace/Ethnicity 2007
0 50 100 150 200
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Other multi-racial
American Indian/Alaska Native/White
Black/African American/White
American Indian/Alaska Native/Black
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Asian/White
Number
More Men than WomenMore Men than Women
Gender
64%
36%
Male
Female
Veterans One of FiveVeterans One of Five20% of the Hom eless Population are Veterans
20%
80%
Yes
No
Three quarters or 242 homeless people have Three quarters or 242 homeless people have been in Roanoke longer than six monthsbeen in Roanoke longer than six months
How Long Have You Been in the Roanoke Area?
80
242
11
Less than 6 months
Longer than 6 months
Data Not Available
41% were homeless prior to coming 41% were homeless prior to coming to Roanoketo Roanoke
Were you living in Roanoke before homelessness?
53%41%
6%
Yes
No
Data not available
Where did you sleep last night?Where did you sleep last night?
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
1
Emergency Shelter
Substance AbuseTreatment Center/Detox
Transitional Housing
Outdoors/AbondonedBuilding/Bridge
Rented Housing Unit
Family
Permanent SupportiveHousing
Hospital (non-psychiatric)
Jail, Prision or JuvenileDetention
Hotel or Motel w ith noVoucher
Most-Not All-Find BedsMost-Not All-Find BedsEver Been Denied a Bed?
7%
89%
4%
Yes
No
Data Not Available
70 children in homeless shelters – 70 children in homeless shelters – 33.6% adults had children with them33.6% adults had children with them
0
50
100
150
200
250
No children 1 child 2 children 3-4 children
33.6% Report Children
Education Attainment HighEducation Attainment HighEducation Attainment Level
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Nearly ¼ Work Full TimeNearly ¼ Work Full TimeNumber reporting income by source
90
61
1599
29
20
2916
33 Employed full time
Employed part time
TANF
Food stamps
SSI
SSDI
Relatives/friends
Panhandling
Other
Looking For WorkLooking For WorkActive ly Looking for Work?
Yes44%
No56%
Of those reporting employmentOf those reporting employment
The average hourly wage was $7.00 per hour.The average hourly wage was $7.00 per hour.
That is $280.00 per week or $14,560 annually.That is $280.00 per week or $14,560 annually.
In Virginia, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is In Virginia, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is $852.00. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying $852.00. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $34,099 more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $34,099 annually. Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks per year, this level annually. Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks per year, this level of income translates into a Housing Wage of $16.39 per hour.*of income translates into a Housing Wage of $16.39 per hour.*
* * A Place to Call Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Roanoke, VirginiaA Place to Call Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Roanoke, Virginia
Health and Mental HealthHealth and Mental Health
Emergency Room – Where Emergency Room – Where treatment is soughttreatment is sought
Where They Seek Medical Treatment
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Reported Yes
Nearly 1/3 Receiving Mental HealthNearly 1/3 Receiving Mental Health
29% Currently Receive Mental Health Services
29%
71%
Y es
No
Mental Health in the PastMental Health in the Past42 Percent Report Previous Mental Health
Service
Yes
42%
No
58%
Alcohol Treatment– A significant Alcohol Treatment– A significant factorfactor
46 Percent Report Having Received Alcohol Treatm ent
46%
54%
Yes
No
Housing-Work-Medical-Substance Housing-Work-Medical-Substance AbuseAbuse
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
1
Major Challenges Facing Homeless
Housing
Work
Medical problems
Substance abuse
Disability
Dental problems
Past incarceration
Divorce
Domestic violence
Legal problems
Custody
Foster care
MethodologyMethodology
The procedures used to collect information for this The procedures used to collect information for this Point in Time Survey were consistent with those Point in Time Survey were consistent with those used in prior surveysused in prior surveys
Homeless clients were surveyed by agency staff, Homeless clients were surveyed by agency staff, the Homeless Assistance Team and other the Homeless Assistance Team and other volunteersvolunteers
100% of Shelters elected to participate in this 100% of Shelters elected to participate in this surveysurvey
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on HomelessnessAdvisory Council on Homelessness
The Roanoke Valley The Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on Advisory Council on Homelessness thanks Homelessness thanks those organizations, those organizations, agencies and agencies and individuals who work to individuals who work to combat the problems combat the problems of homelessness in the of homelessness in the Roanoke ValleyRoanoke Valley
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