Blueprint to End Homelessness...?

So, my field placement is a part of a community where we have a "blueprint to end homelessness". You have no idea how difficult it is to actually implement. People become homeless everyday. As we talk about eliminating the word "shelter" from our vocabulary, I wonder what individuals and families are going to do when they need a place to stay and we have shelter for them. Yes, we want to help people establish more sustainable living situations, but it is not an easy fix. What can be done to empower people and decrease homelessness without taking away the services? I believe that part of this coalition to end homelessness is the desire to stop the cycle of poverty that we see in our communities. We want to truly help, not rescue people in their crises. "Rescuing" helps short-term, but does not take into consideration what other factors are ultimately impacting the situation. Long-term sustainability is key. While offering a financial amount to prevent eviction is needed, it may not always keep the consumer from falling back into that same dilemma again.