Financial Assistance Impact Report

2,784

Unique Households screened

6,476

Unique Individuals screened

4,404

Individuals screened who were on the verge of homelessness (prevention)

2,072

Individuals screened who were experiencing homelessness (diversion)

3,756

Total unique adults screened
(18+ years old)

2,720

Total unique children screened
(less than 18 years old)

2,784

Unique eligible Cass and Clay County Households screened:

1,881 (68%) households were on the verge of homelessness at time of call
903 (32%) households were experiencing homelessness at time of call

2,598

Households referred to the HPP:

883 (34%) assigned to a lead agency for guided resolution
1,715 (66%) not assigned to a lead agency for guided resolution (due to limited capacity, ineligibility, etc.)

Please note that this # includes a significant number of households that were referred to NDRH

186

Households not referred to the HPP:

73 (48%) diverted directly to NDRH for initial application
42 (28%) self-resolved during screening
27 (17%) referred to mainstream/local resources
10 (7%) referred to complete an assessment for RRH or PSH Housing + Supports

Additionally, of the households screened by PPiH in 2022:

5% included a US Military Veteran
68% reported a COVID-19 Hardship that impacted ability to work or earn income
25% reported having a housing voucher/subsidized rent of some kind

Homeless Prevention by Risk (Housed)

Primary Income At Time of Screening

*Economic Benefits include SSI, SSDI, Survivor’s Benefits, Child Support, and Cash Assistance from County (MN only)

PPiH prioritizes households seeking assistance with a housing crisis by order of risk of homelessness. With the limited resources available in the community, every effort is made to prioritize those experiencing homelessness or those on the verge of homelessness. The graphs below demonstrate the percentage of the total population that falls within one of the higher risk categories, broken down by those who are imminently at-risk (first graph) or those currently experiencing homelessness (second graph).

Homeless Prevention by Risk (Housed)

Homeless Diversion by Risk (Homeless)

2022 Direct Assistance Provided by PPiH by Funding Source

$545,432.67 (rent, utilities, deposits,etc.)

260 unique households; 397 payments issued

*Average payment amount per household = $1,374.00

Lead Agency Receiving Guided Resolution Referral

Additionally, of the households screened by PPiH in 2022:

5% included a US Military Veteran
68% reported a COVID-19 Hardship that impacted ability to work or earn income
25% reported having a housing voucher/subsidized rent of some kind