Homeless advocates are laying out details of a plan to reduce homelessness in Springfield over the next five years.
The goal of the Heartland HOUSED strategic plan is to get homelessness in the Springfield area to “functional zero,” meaning that people who find themselves homeless will be able to find housing and other resources within 30 days.
A strategy board has been assembled to implement the plan, and is seeking backing and funding from the Springfield City Council. That could include an annual investment of $250,000 and allocation of more than $2.3 million in American Rescue Plan funds to support the effort.
