HOT POLL
Encuesta HOT is a social determinants of health survey that identifies basic needs for LGBTQI2S+ individuals in NE Ohio.
HOT connects LGBTQ2S+ adults to resources in NE Ohio through unconventional outreach and partnerships. The survey has 22 questions that are written in plain English, and it is available in 15 languages
- Our innovative community outreach has engaged LGBTQ+ individuals in their safe spaces leading to 750 registrations on HOT Poll, with 250 being in Lakewood.
- Well-known and trusted volunteers are consistently present in LGBTQ+ spaces mostly unnoticed by nonprofits, such as dating apps, bars, clubs, and pop-up occasions, effectively identifying basic needs and encouraging HOT Poll registrations.
- Our efforts often revealed individuals in crisis, necessitating swift emergency assistance to mitigate further damage to their livelihood.
- HOT plans to create an application portal for financially vulnerable individuals to receive emergency aid; ensuring eligibility reviewal, resource allocation, and tax regulation compliance.