MECKLENBURG - THAP-IN
Targeted Housing Assistance Program
- Inspiring Next-gen
Request for Proposal
The THAP-IN Pilot aims to cost-efficiently improve housing stability, food security, empowerment, and general well-being of young people on the verge of experiencing homelessness. This pilot will engage approximately 50 young people in Mecklenburg County, aged 18 to 24 at risk of experiencing homelessness. Each participant will receive a one-time direct financial assistance payment of variable amounts, which can be drawn down once or over time, depending on the needs of each individual.
Payments will be delivered to young people after enrollment and after completing the housing plan with their provider. Payments will be delivered within 24-48 hours of housing plan approval and/or at the discretion of the young person if they opt to receive multiple payments for financial management purposes. Receipt of the cash transfer is otherwise unconditional and immediate, and the pilot will provide up to 3 months of strengths-based supportive programming delivered by the lead CBO. In this sense, we plan to implement and evaluate a “Cash Plus” model whereby young people receive direct cash transfers along with non-monetary supports to address other constraints to their long-term housing stability and thriving.
For more information on the intervention, the Targeted Housing Assistance Program (THAP) Handbook can be Accessed Here.
Mecklenburg THAP-IN RFP
Informational Session
This informational session provides an overview of the program’s goals, available funding, and eligibility criteria, as well as detailed guidance on the RFP process.
Eligibility Criteria
● Applicants must be either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations or non functionally integrated Type III supporting organizations.
● Applicant organizations must be based in the County of Mecklenburg NC, including all cities and its towns Davidson, Cornelius, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Pineville, Matthews, and Charlotte. Awards will be made to organizations, not to individuals.
● Experience providing the following supportive services: housing navigation, mental health counseling, financial empowerment, and case management
● Demonstrated Coordination with an organizational or community-wide Youth Action Board or are willing to meet regularly with the pilot youth consultants and The Leon Levine Foundation.
● Demonstrated experience with youth/young adult-centered case management and centering youth leadership.
● Experience and ability to work with young people experiencing housing instability.
● Commitment and plan to uphold key principles of empowerment, trust, flexibility, meeting youth where they’re at, and 2SLGBTQIA+ and racial equity.
● Experience with/plan to participate effectively in program evaluation, tracking, managing and willingness to share program data with PSY and our research partners.
The lead CBO will receive $200,000 total. The total funding opportunity consists primarily of salaries for the dedicated Targeted Housing Assistance Program staff and direct funds for approximately 50 young people.
● The CBO awardee will receive $150,000 for direct cash transfers to young people, which should be dispersed according to individualized need. We expect the lead CBO will serve approximately 50 young people with cash and provide supportive programming for a period of 3 months. Young people will have the flexibility to break up the payment into smaller amounts over time if it serves their needs.
● The CBO awardee will receive $50,000 for staffing salaries, benefits, and other program costs.
Payment Amount and Frequency
MEET THE POINT SOURCE YOUTH
Targeted Housing Assistance Program Team
Slaynne De La Cruz
Director, Program Development and Growth
Anjala Huff
Vice President, Direct Cash Transfers
Meet the Youth Consultants
“As a Charlotte native, I'm so excited to help bring to life a program with such an impactful, progressive, and proactive approach to preventing our youth from being homeless. I'm grateful to see this intervention, as it needs to be modeled as this city grows and the homeless youth population grows with it.”
— Marco Lagos
“Hi! My name is Tre’. I’m excited to be part of the development and evolution of this Pilot (THAP-IN) and to serve as a light for young people who, like me, have faced the challenges of housing instability. I believe deeply in the power of listening to youth, and we can prevent homelessness by providing young people with cash assistance. I look forward to advocating for this approach in my community and ensuring that young people’s voices and experiences guide real change."
— Tre’Darian “Tré” Daniels
This initiative is presented by Point Source Youth and The Leon Levine Foundation.
