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500+ Lives Housed • 97% Retention Rate

From Trauma to Triumph

Housing First strategies meet trauma-informed care to end homelessness and restore dignity across New Orleans

500+
Housed
97%
Retention
200
Center Capacity
218%
ROI

Gov. Jeff Landry Initiative • Louisiana Housing Commission Partnership

Our Proven Process

Comprehensive Service Model: Street to Stability

Our trauma-informed, Housing First approach combines HMIS integration, VI-SPDAT assessments, and biopsychosocial care coordination with measurable SLA timelines at every stage

1

Outreach & BNL Entry

Street-based engagement, By-Name List enrollment, and HMIS data entry with trauma-informed rapport building

≤ 3 days
2

Assessment & Documentation

VI-SPDAT assessment, vital document recovery (birth certificates, SSN cards, state IDs), and acuity scoring

≤ 5 days
3

Intake & Referral

PSH voucher processing, Rapid Rehousing pathway, or triage to transitional programs based on client needs

≤ 7 days
4

Housing Match & HQS

Landlord recruitment via proprietary portal, HQS inspections, and flex fund deployment for deposits and utilities

≤ 10 days
5

Move-In & Case Management

Move-in kits, furniture provisioning, and intensive CTI (Critical Time Intervention) case management begins

≤ 14 days
6

Clinical Integration

IOP referrals, PCP linkage, telehealth activation, SNAP enrollment, Medicare/Medicaid connection, and peer recovery coaching

≤ 30 days
7

Graduation & Stability Review

Ongoing support and 12-month stability monitoring to ensure lasting success

≤ 365 days
Measurable Results

Data-Driven Impact Across New Orleans

Our transparent approach delivers real, measurable outcomes that transform lives and save taxpayer dollars

500+
Individuals Housed
In just 9 months
90-97%
Housing Retention
12-month stability
37-52
Days to Housing
vs. 120-180+ national avg
22%
Veterans Served
Specialized support

Delivering Taxpayer Value

By housing individuals quickly and effectively, we reduce reliance on expensive crisis systems. Our model demonstrates measurable ROI through avoided costs in emergency services, incarceration, and shelter operations.

Emergency Room & EMS
$12,300/year average ER costs + $940-$1,277 per EMS transport avoided
Incarceration Costs
$25,000-$45,000/year for chronic homeless individuals in jail systems
Shelter Expenses
$15,000-$25,000/year in emergency shelter operations
PSH vs. Crisis Costs
PSH at $13,400/year vs. $35,000-$55,000/year chronic homelessness costs
Per 100 Clients
218%
Return on Investment
Program Cost $1.2M
Crisis System Savings $3.8M
Net Benefit $2.6M
Break-even point reached in approximately 4.3 months
Our Team in Action

Beyond Housing: Comprehensive Community Support

Our dedicated team provides hands-on support to ensure clients have access to essential resources like food assistance, healthcare, and community services

GOAT Project team escorting clients to local food bank

Food Bank Access

Connecting clients with nutritional support and community resources

GOAT Project team escorting clients to local food bank

Personalized Care

One-on-one guidance ensuring clients receive comprehensive support

Nutritional Support

Connecting clients to food banks, meal programs, and nutrition assistance

Community Integration

Building connections and helping clients become part of the community

Ongoing Advocacy

Advocating for client needs and ensuring access to essential services

Direct-to-Housing Model

Encampment Response: From Crisis to Housing

Our proven encampment response model bypasses costly temporary shelters, bringing comprehensive services directly onsite to house 50+ individuals within 4-6 weeks

1

Direct to Housing

Streamlined path bypassing costly temporary measures. Real housing offers with services increase acceptance rates dramatically.

2

Services On-Site

Medical teams, addiction specialists, outreach workers, housing navigators, and case managers work daily at the encampment site.

3

Closure Maintenance

Partnerships with city departments and property owners ensure sites remain clear through landscaping, barriers, and site reactivation.

4

Public-Private Partnership

Blending public resources with private funding accelerates housing by covering one-time expenses like application fees and move-in kits.

5

Intensive Focus

Disaster-response methodology with surge capacity focusing entire teams on one location to close encampments in 4-6 weeks.

Proven Results Under Gov. Jeff Landry's Initiative

New Orleans Transitional Center Model: Complete Success Story

500+
Individuals Housed
200
Transitional Center Capacity
97%
Retention Rate
140+
Landlord Partners

Complete Service Delivery Included

3 daily meals during transitional phase
Vital document recovery (birth cert, SSN, ID)
Medical and mental health care coordination
Cell phones and communication access
SNAP benefits enrollment
Medicare/Medicaid activation
PCP and dental care connection
Move-in kits and furniture provisioning

Ready to Scale Nationally

Our turnkey model is ready for deployment in cities including Dallas, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, Denver, Cleveland, Hartford, and Sacramento

Discuss Your City's Needs
Who We Serve

Specialized Services for High-Acuity Populations

We provide tailored support for New Orleans' most vulnerable residents, including veterans, medically fragile individuals, and those experiencing behavioral health challenges

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Veterans Housing Support

Specialized coordination with VA, HUD-VASH, SSVF, and GPD programs to ensure veterans receive the benefits and housing they've earned.

  • Peer Veteran Stability Coaches
  • HUD-VASH placement within 14 days
  • VA benefit discovery & upgrading
  • 92-97% stability rate
Veterans Served
22%
of all clients
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Medical & Behavioral Health Integration

Comprehensive clinical support connecting clients to telehealth, primary care, and behavioral health services for holistic recovery.

  • Telehealth partnerships for easy access
  • 82% appointment attendance rate
  • Medication adherence monitoring
  • 48% reduction in psychiatric emergencies
Clinical Linkage
≤ 30 Days
to full integration
Intensive Support

Proven Case Management Model

Our Critical Time Intervention (CTI) model ensures clients receive the support they need during the most crucial transition period.

1:18
Typical Caseload Ratio
1:12 for high-acuity cases
32%
Reduction in Returns
To homelessness with CTI model

Support During First 90 Days

  • Weekly Check-ins
    Consistent contact during critical period
  • Medication Management
    Adherence counts and monitoring
  • Crisis Prevention
    Relapse-watch protocols in place
  • Resource Coordination
    Connect to community services

Join Us in Ending Homelessness in New Orleans

Whether you're a landlord, healthcare provider, community partner, or supporter—your involvement can help us expand our life-changing programs and house more individuals faster.

140+
Engaged Landlords
94%
Lease Compliance
$2.6M
Net Annual Savings (per 100 clients)