CCH seeks to help homeless families in Howard County to become self-sufficient.
CCH Mission Statement
The CCH program encompasses
- housing and subsidized rents
- using the County’s network of community resources
- child care; emergency food and utility assistance
- employment assessment and training
- tuition assistance
- immigration assistance
- affordable housing
- life skills mentoring
- advocacy
- structured assessment, goal planning and reviews
The key success elements of the CCH program are:
- the client’s vision
- his or her hard work or discipline
- honesty
- family advocate support
- regular assessments and reality checks
- community resources
CCH serves families who:
- are homeless
- reside in, or are employed in, Howard County
- have no recent history of violent behavior or drug abuse
- are willing to work with CCH family advocates and mentors and follow a defined and structured life-changing program.
In fiscal year 2008, the CCH budget of $534,000 was allocated as follows:
- 43% for family support
- 38% on housing maintenance
- 19% for administration
Milestones
1992
Founding churches:
Emmanuel United Methodist Church (UMC)
Glenelg UMC
GlenMar UMC
Lisbon UMC
Mt. Gregory UMC
Mt. Zion UMC
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission
St. Louis Roman Catholic Church
St. Luke UMC
First family supported
1st condominium purchased
1993
First executive director hired
Budget: $43,500
Partnered with Shelter Foundation to expand number of transitional housing units
1995
Formed a partnership with HUD to acquire 3 additional transitional housing units
1996
HUD funding for new units discontinued; CCH responded by pursuing acquisitions of properties on its own.
2006
CCH was awarded a Howard County Family Stabilization Grant to provide permanent housing and advocacy for up to 10 homeless families.
2008
Serving 19 formerly homeless families residing in:
7 CCH-owned units
12 leased units
$534,000 budget
4.5 staff persons
11 member Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Jacqueline Eng, President
Consultant, Health Policy and Planning
Sandra Bowser, Vice President
Caldwell Banker Real Estate
Sean Mallin, Treasurer
Principal, eStrategy Consulting Group
Anadi Naik, Secretary
former Child Welfare associate
Robert Buchmeier
Teacher; Computer Professional
Jeffrey Collins
Principal, Baywood Design/Build Group
Amy Fitzgerald
Manufacturer’s Representative
Schneider League Associates
David H. Pratt
Administrative Law Judge
Tom Rekart
Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President
Bravo Health
Gary Sutton
Sr. Legal Advisor, US Treasury Department
Alvin Thompson
Executive Officer, Applied Communications and Technology
Staff
Jane O’Leary, Executive Director
Keisha Benjamin, Family Advocate and Resource Manager
Pam DeCicco, Family Advocate and Volunteer Manager,
Robert Hammond, Business Manager
Gloria Harver, Bookkeeper
Lori Nedd, Program and Housing Manager
Committees
Finance
Sean Mallin, Chairperson
Program
Harriett Bachman, Chairperson
Housing
Sandra Bowser, Chairperson
Resource Development
Tom Rekart, Chairperson
Communications
Amy Fitzgerald, Chairperson
Operations and Technology Workgroup
(Experts identified as needed)
