Driving Sustainable Solutions for Homelessness Reduction
SHG Innovations is honored to partner with Adams County in raising and distributing funds to reduce homelessness.
The Adams County Funding Catalyst helps fund homelessness solutions in new, sustainable ways. Instead of relying only on donations, we pilot projects that create earned revenue — allowing support for these efforts to grow and reach more people across Adams County over time.
We do this by starting with small pilot projects that solve real problems and can generate income. With guidance from our Advisory Board, we test what works, then reinvest the proceeds into larger homelessness solutions across the county. This approach helps ensure the work can continue — even when economic or funding conditions change.
Initial pilot concepts under consideration include:
Employment through
beautification
Training and employing local residents experiencing homelessness in community improvement projects — such as landscaping, litter removal, and basic building repair — fostering community pride while creating pathways to stable employment.
Outcomes:
Delivers cleaner spaces, reduces recurring maintenance costs, and moves people from crisis response into employment.
Renewable energy workforce development
Building career pathways in the green economy by training participants in solar installation and other clean energy projects. This will provide small businesses with access to affordable clean energy while creating sustainable, future-oriented jobs.
Outcomes:
Lowers long-term energy costs for small businesses while building a local, future-ready workforce.
Emergency room diversion
Partnering with health care providers in Adams County to divert frequent guests who are unhoused to medical respite, or transitional or permanent supportive housing.
Outcomes:
Reduces avoidable emergency room use, lowers healthcare system costs, and improves outcomes for frequent guests.
One Investment. Multiple Returns.
By aligning funding with local strategy through the Adams County Funding Catalyst, these initiatives deliver measurable financial, operational, and social returns — reinvesting savings and value back into the systems that keep communities healthy, safe, and economically strong.
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The Mission of this Catalyst
Harness innovative financial strategies, direct giving, and investment tools to generate sustainable resources that are reinvested directly into Adams County’s homeless response system. By aligning diverse funding with local strategy, we close critical service gaps and strengthen the full continuum of care—from prevention and shelter to housing and long-term stability.
Our Vision
We envision a future where innovative investment strategies and community generosity work together to fuel social change. This is a unique mechanism to support communities: we reinvest the funds that are raised — deploying market-driven financial tools for the public good. Through strategic investments that balance innovation with accountability, we ensure that every person in Adams County has access to safe, stable housing and the supports that communities need to thrive.
The Advisory Board
Initial Advisory Member Responsibilities:
- Balance all potential projects against core questions and define the key principles of this funding catalyst
- Regularly assess the balance of the approaches
- Ensure the supported initiatives increase equity and wealth building for people experiencing homelessness
- Build a plan to develop more robust financial returns through larger projects over 5 years
Timeline of Change
Fundraising Strategy
October - March
Begin and continue marketing and fundraising campaign for pilots. Establish policy for financial support of collaboration.
Long Term Stability
January - March
Evaluate pilots for success, identify outcomes, and revise fundraising needs. Prioritize future projects.
Long Term Stability
January - March
Evaluate pilots for success, identify outcomes, and revise fundraising needs. Prioritize future projects.
Start Programming
October - March
Launch pilots. Begin serving clients and building trust in the community.
When you donate to the Funding Catalyst, you’re not just addressing homelessness — you’re investing in a model that can be replicated, scaled, and sustained. You’re supporting evidence-based strategies that create jobs, strengthen businesses, build community pride, and most importantly, provide pathways to stable housing for our neighbors who need it most.
Together, we can build a future where innovative investment strategies and community generosity fuel lasting social change.
To learn more about donation opportunities or to contribute to the Funding Catalyst, please reach out to adamscounty@shginnovations.org.