The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement for Homeless Diversion Services between the City of Houston (City) and The Beacon of Downtown Houston (The Beacon), to provide up to $480,922.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Case Management and Diversion solutions to homeless households.
The Beacon will serve as a centralized Day Center and Access Point for individuals and families at-risk of or experiencing homelessness and are seeking resources, supportive services and housing solutions. With the requested funds, The Beacon will provide a holistic, wraparound service model of case management that promotes self-resolution with minimal assistance. The program goal is to support at least 50 households in achieving a positive outcome by securing and/or maintaining stable housing.
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CATEGORY
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AMOUNT
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PERCENT
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Program
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$432,829.80
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90.00%
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Administration
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$48,092.20
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10.00%
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Total
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$480,922.00
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100.00%
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In March 2025, in partnership with Harris County and the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, the City invited organizations to submit proposals under a Request for Expression of Interest (REI). The Beacon was one of the agencies that responded and was selected from the applicants that proposed a Diversion Service activity.
This Agreement will provide funding from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. This will be The Beacon's first contract with the City of Houston.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
This item was reviewed by the Quality of Life Committee on July 28, 2025.
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Michael Nichols