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Lamar Wheeler describes efforts of NYC continuum of care to address veteran homelessness
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Lamar Wheeler, Senior Executive Director of Housing Support Services, explains the efforts of the New York City continuum of care in addressing veteran homelessness amidst federal funding challenges. He emphasizes the collaborative approach taken by various stakeholders.
- Wheeler mentions his involvement in the veteran task force that meets monthly to address homelessness issues.
- He describes how the group is 'doubling down' on the collective use of resources from city, VA, and community sources.
- Wheeler provides an example of how nonprofits, city agencies, and other partners communicate and collaborate to fill gaps in services.
- The focus is on maintaining open communication and 'closing ranks' to ensure continuous support for veterans despite funding challenges.
Lamar Wheeler
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No.
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I just wanted to say that as part of the New York City continuum up here that trying to end veteran homelessness, I'm part of the veteran task force to address those issues.
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We are doubling down on our collective use of resources, collectively.
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City resources, VA resources, resources that are in the community.
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We're just doubling down.
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We meet monthly and we have in every meeting there's a large agenda.
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You know, how are we going to or someone may have an issue.
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Give you an example.
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Nonprofit may be the primary provider for, let's say, temporary financial assistance.
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We talk.
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I'm running low.
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HRA, can you can you help me?
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You know, can you can you can you step in the gap until my next quarter funds kick in?
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We're talking.
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So we know what, you know, where everybody's at.
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And and we're just communicating and and trying to close ranks.
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Close ranks and fill in the gaps where we can.