SIX homes are being provided by Soha Housing for homeless people with complex needs through its new Housing First project.
The housing association, which operates in South Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, has set up the pilot project with South Oxfordshire District Council.
Soha and SODC are jointly funding the initiative and have commissioned independent evaluation to show that the model is transferable in a semi-rural area not historically associated with homelessness.
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David Rouane, cabinet member for housing for South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “The council is delighted to be working with Soha and Aspire to help some of the district’s most vulnerable residents.
"Housing First provides a stable, supportive environment for former rough sleepers to rebuild their lives”.
Maureen Adams, director of services and communities at Soha Housing, said: “Soha is committed to working in partnership with SODC to tackle homelessness.
”Our residents are fully behind this project and want to see us make a difference in their locality.”
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Specialist support is being provided by Aspire Oxford, an award-winning employment charity, which helps vulnerable people.
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