Sober Housing Request for Expedited Review
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ELIGIBILITY
DETERMINATION FORM
The purpose of this form is to make sure that all project applications applying for Community
Preservation Act funding are eligible for funding. Please refer to Appendix-E in the
Community Preservation Plan when filling out this form. This form must be approved in
order for an application to be accepted.
Project Title”Housing First” for Individuals Recovering from Chronic Substance Abuse
Project Sponsor/Organization: Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals
Contact Name: Yvonne Freccero
Property Owner, if applicable:
Mailing Address:602 N. Farms Rd, Florence, MA 010612
Daytime phone #: 413 586 2354 Fax #:
E-mail address:yfreccero602@Comcast.net
CPA Program Area (check those that apply):
� Open Space � Historic Preservation
x Community Housing � Recreation
Project Purpose (check those that apply):
x� Acquisition � Creation � Preservation
� Support � Rehabilitation/Restoration
Project Summary: Please provide a brief description of the project.
HCFHI is seeking additional funds to complete the purchase and renovation of a duplex on
Maple Avenue in Northampton that will provide up to 6 units of permanent supported housing for
homeless individuals with a history of chronic substance abuse. A purchase offer and down
payment of $16,000 has been accepted for a purchase price of $320,000 (Several additional
provisions include replacing water heater, removing abandoned oil tanks, encapsulating asbestos
pipe insulation, and repairing damaged storm door). The duplex is situated in a rental area, within
easy walking distance of downtown. In addition to the grant of $120,000 already approved by
CPC, an additional $30,000 may be needed to complete the purchase and provide a new roof. The
Friends are awaiting the results of two other grant applications. We have also initiated a Recovery
Fund to solicit community donations in support of the project. A successful benefit concert on
Sunday, February 23 raised $3,000. We will need to provide proof of funds available by the end
of February. It is for this purpose we are seeking an expedited additional grant. Should other
funds meanwhile become available, we would of course withdraw our request. As noted in the
original application, our partner in this project is Gandara, the organization that owns and operates
Hairston House, and is committed to maintaining the property on Maple Avenue and providing
supportive services to the residents.
For CPC Use Eligible: _____ Not Eligible: _____ Date: __________ Reviewer: ____________________