1、Leveraging HOPWA and Housing Resources to Strengthen Tampas HIV StrategyAnne Cronyn,MPACity of Tampa,FloridaSeptember 15-17,2025Housing=Key Social Determinant of HealthHomelessness and housing instability linked to:Higher viral loadsLower rates of viral suppressionGreater vulnerability to HIV acquis
2、itionHOUSING STATUS AND HIV OUTCOMESSeptember 15-17,2025HOPWAThe U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Developments(HUD)Office of HIV/AIDS Housing manages the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS(HOPWA)program.The HOPWA program is the only Federal program dedicated to addressing the housing nee
3、ds of people with HIV.Under the HOPWA program,HUD makes grants to local communities,states,and nonprofit organizations to provide housing assistance and supportive services for low-income people with HIV and their families.September 15-17,2025September 15-17,2025September 15-17,2025September 15-17,2
4、025September 15-17,2025September 15-17,2025September 15-17,2025September 15-17,2025September 15-17,2025Leveraging Other Funds to Support PLWHAHOME TBRA Rental Assistance up to 24 months;$600,000/year($1,100,000 for FY 2025-26)Federal Funds,Awarded to AIDS Service Association of Pinellas DBA EPICSHIP
5、 Rental Program Deposit,Rent,and Arrears Assistance;$100,000/year($600,000 for FY 2025-26)State of Florida Funds,Awarded by Metro Inclusive HealthCity of Tampa Rental and Move-in Assistance Program(RMAP)Deposit,Rent,and Arrears City of Tampa General Funds,administered by the City of Tampa,approximately$6,000,000/yearSeptember 15-17,2025Thank You!Anne Cronyn,MPACommunity Development CoordinatorCity of Tampa Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentAnne.C813.274.79442555 E.Hanna Ave.,Tampa Florida 33610