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The SPDAT is a tool developed by Org Code Consulting Inc. that helps housing professionals assess the needs of clients by providing an “acuity
score.” Among other things, the SPDAT helps prioritize which clients should be assisted first, as well as identifying the areas where clients need
support in order to remain securely housed. More information is available at:
http://www.orgcode.com/product/spdat/Assistance Tool (SPDAT)
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. If an applicant
is experiencing a housing emergency and
has become homeless, they can qualify for
the Strong Communities Rent Supplement
program. This program currently assists 30
households by helping to subsidize their rent
so they can avoid homelessness while they
wait for RGI housing to become available.
Sault Ste. Marie has also established a
Housing Stability Bank, which helps low-
income households avoid homelessness.
Through the bank, households can access
funds for rent deposits and overdue rent or
utility costs, in the form of grants and interest-
free loans. Households also receive help from
a Housing Assistance Worker, who works with
them to develop a plan for housing stability.