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Delaware State University evaluators reported lower hospital use after Catholic Charities USA housing pilot
An evaluation prepared by Delaware State University researchers reported that Catholic Charities USA's five-city Healthy Housing Initiative met its three stated program goals. Among surveyed clients, emergency-room visits fell 46% and hospital stays fell 60% during the first six months after housing. The report also estimated $4.91 million in avoided emergency and hospital costs among 402 surveyed clients.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The evaluation supplies quantified outcome evidence for a homelessness and health initiative rather than relying only on service counts or fundraising claims. The results may strengthen the donor case for coordinated housing and health programs.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
Catholic Charities USA released the findings and identified Delaware State University researchers Xuanren Goodman and Cynthia Newton as the report's authors.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently validated the underlying client records, sampling, cost assumptions or whether the improvements were caused solely by the initiative. The consulted announcement does not establish results for every Catholic Charities affiliate.
Right of reply
Organization response
Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Kerry Alys Robinson said the findings supported the connection between stable housing, health and coordinated services.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Independent Impact Evidence. Current state: Reported. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 21, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.