Urban Housing Solutions

Founded in 1991, Urban Housing Solutions (UHS) provides affordable rental housing and supportive services to low-income individuals and families in Nashville and Madison. One-third of the apartments are subsidized and available to those with special needs such as homelessness, mental illness, physical disabilities or HIV/AIDS. The funds requested in the application will support salaries of the Health Services and Transportation Coordinators. 21 of 35 residents (60%) who are linked to medical, dental, or mental health care by the HSC will attend one or more appointments within 90 days of the initial linkage and/or decrease their ambulance or emergency usage for non-emergency needs. 35 of 40 students (85%) who attend “Working with Disenfranchised Populations” course and/or engage with residents (home visits, one-on-one interactions) will demonstrate an increased understanding of the issues facing disadvantaged communities.