Resolution - City Council: Consider a resolution naming Latrelle Joy, Councilwoman, District 6, as the representative from the City of Lubbock to the Board of Lubbock's Homeless Haven.
Item Summary
Lubbock's Homeless Haven is a local non-profit agency that has been formed to address homelessness issues in and around Lubbock. The City of Lubbock and Lubbock County have set aside American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to address homelessness. Lubbock's Homeless Haven will be the lead agency coordinating efforts of the City, Lubbock County, local service providers, businesses, healthcare agencies, and other interested stakeholders. Through the work of this partnership, Lubbock's Homeless Haven will submit an application for funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to become the area's local Continuum of Care.