Waynesboro Built for Zero Initiative

Overview:

The Waynesboro Built for Zero Initiative is part of a national movement coordinated by Community Solutions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness. Waynesboro joined the Built for Zero network in October 2018, committing to the goal of measurably ending homelessness in the community. This initiative focuses on using real-time, by-name data to identify and support individuals experiencing homelessness, with a particular emphasis on veterans.

Mission

• To achieve a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind, utilizing data-driven strategies and collaborative community action.

Key Services and Activities

• By-Name Data Management: Maintains a comprehensive, real-time list of all veterans experiencing homelessness in the community, enabling targeted interventions.
• Collaboration: Works as part of a network of over 100 communities nationwide, sharing best practices and methodologies to address homelessness.
• Data-Driven Solutions: Implements strategies based on accurate, up-to-date information to ensure resources are directed where they are most needed.

Milestones

• Joined Built for Zero in October 2018.
• Achieved quality by-name data for veterans experiencing homelessness in September 2019.

Service Area

• Serves the Waynesboro, VA community and is part of the broader Shenandoah Region's efforts to address homelessness. While the primary focus is Waynesboro, the Built for Zero model encourages regional collaboration, which may benefit residents from surrounding areas, including Louisa County, if they are within the service network.

Eligibility

• Individuals experiencing homelessness in Waynesboro, with a focus on veterans. Specific eligibility requirements are determined by local partners and the Built for Zero framework.

Programs Offered

• Real-time data tracking and case management for homeless individuals.
• Community coordination to connect individuals with housing and support services.

Additional Information

• The initiative is part of a national, evidence-based approach to ending homelessness, demonstrating that homelessness is a solvable problem through coordinated community action.