Part 3

Part 3- Approach Analysis

Step 1- My Chosen Approach
Generally- Transitional living apartments for the homeless
Specific Approach/Organization- Camp Hope, http://www.mvcommunityofhope.org/camp-hope-2/

Step 2- Research
What is Camp Hope ́s mission?
̈̈The mission of Mesilla Valley Community of Hope is to promote dignity and empowerment among the homeless population by providing shelter services, case management, income support, and permanent housing programs in Las Cruces and Dona Ana County, New Mexico.¨

What are the programs of Camp Hope?

Permanent Supportive Housing- Individual apartments for homeless people with disabilities and their families.
Abode Permanent Housing- A group home for the chronically homeless.
Rapid Rehousing- Subsidized rent to help individuals, families, and veterans stabilize after becoming homeless.
Sue ́s House- A group residence for up to four chronically homeless women.
Veterans Housing- Ongoing rental assistance and supportive services for Veterans at a 20-unit complex. Assistance is available to homeless vets for a security deposit, first month’s rent, homeless prevention, and utility assistance.
Linkages- Permanent supportive housing voucher program for persons with severe mental illness who are homeless or precariously housed.
Homeless Prevention- Assistance to help individuals, families, and veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless.

What are the services they provide?
Services provided by MVCH help our clients with day-to-day living requirements and medical and employment assistance. These services include-

Intensive Case Management
Individual Action Plans (goal setting, budget creation)
Assistance and Referrals to other social service agencies
- Medical and mental health care
- Child daycare
Laundry- 1 load/week
Shower Program- MWF, 8am- 1:30
Internet Services
Mail Services
Homeless Legal Clinic
Income support
SSI/SSDI Application Assistance
Employment Referrals
Emergency Transportation
One time acquisition of Personal identification
- Birth Certificates
- Social Security Cards
- Picture IDs

What are the resources that they provide?

- Library
- Movie days
- Classes
  - English as a second language
  - Spanish
  - Computer Skills
  - Meditation
  - Dog Training
  - Art
  - Hygiene
  - Employment Preparation
  - HIV/AIDS Awareness Prevention
  - Arts and Crafts
  - Sewing
  - Defusing Arguments
  - Money Management
  - Budgeting
  - Nutrition
  - Cooking
  - Public Etiquette
  - Renter’s Rights
  - Health Screenings
  - Dental Care
  - Foot Care
  - Emotional Freedom Training
  - Journal Writing
  - Anger Management
  - Yoga
  - Creative Writing
  - Resume Writing
  - Songwriting
  - Computer Basics
  - Microsoft Office – Word & Excel

Step 3- My Analysis
What do I love?

I love that they are open-source and are making an impact to help people in this world.
I love that they give an experience to people who have been through domestic violence, physical and mental health challenges, loss of an income, a death in the family, and a dozen other life experiences that can lead to becoming homeless or near homeless.
I think it is cool that people get to share their stories on how Camp Hope has helped them in this world.

Limitation

A limitation that I have is that I wish that they would advertise it more because I feel that if other towns and cities would see this it would help change the homeless population so much.
Also, want to know how many people who live here at camp hope have been affected by Camp hope? I wish they went more in-depth about how it has changed people's lives.

HOW I ́LL APPLY to MY PROPOSAL

I like how this program involved the community and I ́d like to somehow involve Manna Soup Kitchen and the community.
The most important idea that I am taking from this organization is that they are helping a lot of people not only people who are homeless but people who have been through so much in their life.