Mission
The mission of the office of Homeless Initiatives is to foster community collaborations that work to prevent and reduce homelessness in the City of Lowell.
Goals
- Organize and maintain a crisis response system that provides shelter for all citizens and focuses on rapid connection to resources.
- Expand options for permanent supportive housing and clinical supportive housing.
- Use data and technology to maximize the impact of services, funding and planning, and track progress on key metrics.
- Collaborate with non-profit organizations and public and private landlords to make housing and rental assistance available to people who are currently at risk of becoming homeless.