Operation Hope of Fairfield received $3,000 in funding for the expansion of their Affordable Housing Program. Operation Hope currently operates 36 units of affordable housing throughout Fairfield. These safe and clean units are home to men, women and families who were previously homeless. An application process helps determine who can live and thrive in their units. Rent is affordable and housing is permanent, so successful tenants can stay as long as they want. Tenants also receive individualized support services on- and off-site from social workers and daily living skills coaches. Ultimately, the goal is to help empower the tenants in attaining self-reliance and stability in their day-to-day lives, and prevent future homelessness. For many, the combination of affordability and support is critical to their success in becoming independent, responsible members of our community. Through HUD funds, four new units are under development with Fairfield ’08 and the Community Response Small Grant provided the utilities for four chronically homeless individuals.