Common Ground

From Lakeinnovation.org

Problem: We need a way to connect people with housing needs to solution providers.

Measurable goal: -- Next year: In 25 cities, we have connected 50 solution providers to 50 identified people in housing need.

• 3 months from now: In 10 cities, we have connected 10 solution providers to 10 identified people in housing need.

Audiences:

• Homeless individuals
• Housed individuals with specific needs
• Community volunteers
• Landlords
• Congregations
• Hospitals / health care payers / VA
• Local, state and county governments
• Philanthropy

How does it work?

Value / Motivation

• Save / make money (landlords, government agencies spending money, etc)
• Civic pride
• Community empowerment
• Personal / spiritual fulfillment
• New relationships
• Ability to participate socially and economically

Information Flow

Information we have:

• By-name, prioritized registry if most vulnerable homeless
• Individual requirements for housing success
• Names of participating volunteers
• Existing relationships with community organizations
• Government agencies currently involved in homelessness
• Groups already working with the homeless

Productive Capacity

• Homeless and formerly homeless individuals
• Families of those with housing needs
• Landlords with space
• Community volunteers
• Philanthropy
• Government agencies spending money on homelessness
• Hospitals/healthcare payers spending money on homelessness
• Business leaders/organizations
• Civic organizations