Item A: Opportunity Eugene Task Force Update

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The shelter discussion also included establishing a community with adequate land on which food could be grown, artisan work accomplished and, as above, where residents help with the construction and maintenance of their homes. One of the most important concepts to arise from the Occupy camp, echoing what has been found in other successful homeless by community members before they enter the community. The Opportunity Eugene community shelter will serve as a national model of a self- sustaining, self-managed, low-capitalization, eco-friendly community. A 501c3 agency will have oversight of the community. Community members and the 501c3 agency will work together to produce food and other needs and to seek needed resources from the to provide land; land use, zoning and code variances that allow the community to operate cost-effectively under reasonable safety standards; and offer the same level of safety and security services provided to other Eugene neighborhoods. The first year the city would contribute a fixed amount for start-up costs and operation expenses. The community will be self-sustaining in future years. 2.Create and Support Day Use Community Centers The Task Force has identified a critical need for more day centers and for the increased capacity of existing day centers. It was voiced repeatedly at Opportunity Eugene homeless. Eugene/Springfield/Lane County has five access centers in Lane County for people who Eugene on Hwy. 99, First Place Family Center near Amazon Park, the Eugene Mission near nd 2 downtown for homeless youth). These programs offer showers, restrooms, storage facilities, internet & computer access, and other services in a community atmosphere. Additional day center capacity, through additional centers and/or working to increase the capacity of existing centers, will reduce downtown problems and create opportunities for those who are currently marginalized. Additional day center capacity will provide homeless and to work toward self-sufficiency and self-respect. The Task Force has identified a critical need for more day centers and for extended hours. It was voiced legal and safe for people who are homeless. Improve Traditional and Non-Traditional Health Care Access The combination of mental health issues, substance abuse, chronic homelessness, and physical illness affect a disproportionate number of homeless individuals. These factors