This is the reason why Lexington is going for aggressive measures to try and deal with the increasing problem of homelessness in the society. Some of the recent Supreme Court decisions have however shifted the attention of the rights of homeless individuals and the obligations of municipal governments. Consequently, Lexington has ensured that it adopts an elaborate strategy to deal with this social concern.

Housing First is the approach of choice in the city that is not only temporary shelters but permanent housing to help the homeless individuals get back into society. This is one of the major programmes which seeks to establish the transitional housing units that provide a safe accommodation for persons undergoing the process of employment and housing transition.

These include lodgings with employment and training services, treatment for mental health issues, and support for substance abuse. One of the key strategies of the Lexington’s is the intersectoral cooperation – the engagement of the local government agencies, non-profit organizations and the parts of the community.

The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention has been responsible for the coordination of these initiatives, thus involving key players in the formulation of multi-faceted strategies. Local businesses have also come in to provide employment for those willing to work and also fund vocational training for the homeless that want to start a new life.

The city has adopted a Housing First approach meaning that the focus is to give people homes as a starting point before attending to other problems that may include lack of jobs or health problems. This approach has been tested in other cities and Lexington’s plan is being developed based on this strategy.

To meet the emergent needs of the homeless people in Lexington, the communities have added more emergency shelters and day center. These amenities include food, washrooms, and contact with medical personnel among other amenities. The city has also started a mobile service delivery where, instead of waiting for people to come to the centers, they take the services to the people most of whom are on the streets or in the open fields.

Another part of Lexington’s operations has been community engagement. Public hearings and town hall meetings have given people in the society an opportunity to express their concerns and make suggestions towards addressing the problem of homelessness. From these discussions, the community members have been able to ‘put themselves’ in the shoes of the other hence being more compassionate.

To reduce the myths of homelessness have been eradicated and the general public has been educated on factors causing housing insecurity. These efforts being in placenta by Lexington to eradicate homelessness have received attention from other cities which experience the challenge.

The strategies and the manner in which the community has implemented these solutions are also proof that it is possible to tackle this social problem. As we can see today there are still some problems that need to be solved, but the fact that the city seeks to find effective nontrivial solutions to these issues is a ray of hope in terms of making life better for all citizens.