Local Homeless Council (LHC)

The Local Homeless Council brings together community leaders, service providers, and local officials to address homelessness by coordinating resources and developing strategies. Its focus is on preventing and reducing homelessness while ensuring comprehensive support for those in need through collaboration and advocacy.

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Our Local Homeless Council strives to provide housing opportunities to all chronically homeless individuals and veterans and reduce overall homelessness, plus reduce recidivism at Iron County jail by 25%.

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Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly LHC meeting. It is held on the last Thursday at 3:15pm every month at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (581 N Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721)

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Point in Time Count (PIT)

The Point in Time (PIT) Count is an annual survey conducted to measure the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night. Organized by local communities, it helps track trends in homelessness, assess service needs, and inform policy decisions by providing data on both sheltered and unsheltered individuals.

The PIT count plays a crucial role in shaping local and national efforts to reduce homelessness.

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Help us keep unsheltered individuals safe during an emergency. 

The Iron County Local Homeless Council is working with the Cedar City Police Department, Iron County Sherriff’s Office, and Iron County Emergency Management to locate unsheltered individuals for emergency evacuation and outreach service purposes. The information will be used for health and safety reporting of unsheltered individuals living in campsites or recreation areas to be located for emergency evacuation.

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Coordinated Entry

Coordinated entry, frequently also called coordinated assessment or centralized intake, is a system-wide process designed to efficiently connect people with resources and housing in a way that is easy to access.

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An effective system is: person-centered, prioritizes those with the greatest need without precondition, includes all sub-populations and is coordinated such that wherever individuals seeking services enter, they will be able to participate in the same assessment and linkage process where providers use a uniform decision-making approach.

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As communities have begun implementation efforts, we have learned that coordinated assessment is not only a best practice for serving consumers and a way to more efficiently use available resources, but also is an excellent tool to shift agency and single-service minded thinking to holistic service provision and overall community need.

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Volunteer

Make a profound difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community by joining the dedicated team of volunteers at Iron County Care and Share. Volunteering with us is more than just giving your time—it's about sharing hope, compassion, and support with those who need it most.

 

Your involvement as a volunteer is crucial to our mission of providing essential services and support to those in need. Together, we can build a brighter future for everyone in Iron County. Join us today and be the change you wish to see in your community.

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Donate

Make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community by donating to Iron County Care and Share. Your generous contributions provide more than just financial support—they offer hope, stability, and essential resources to those who need them most.

 

Your generosity is crucial to our mission of providing compassionate assistance and essential resources. Together, we can foster a stronger, more compassionate Iron County where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Employment

Make a profound difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community by joining the dedicated team of professionals at Iron County Care and Share. Working with us is more than just a job—it's about providing hope, compassion, and essential support to those who need it most.

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As an employee, you play a vital role in advancing our mission to uplift and empower vulnerable individuals. Your skills and dedication directly contribute to creating a brighter future for everyone in Iron County. Join our team today and help drive positive change in your community.

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It takes a lot of effort and a lot of collaboration to create lasting and meaningful change in a community.

We simply could not do it without you. Thank you.