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Who We Are
Our Story
A HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) is a regional or local planning body in the United States that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless individuals and families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designates CoCs to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people experiencing homelessness in their communities.
Statement on the CoC's decision to stop using the word 'stakeholder'
The issue with the word stakeholder is that in a colonial context, a stakeholder was the person who drove a stake into the land to demarcate the land s/he was occupying/stealing from Indigenous territories. Continued use of the term can be construed as disrespectful of Indigenous people as well as perpetuating colonization and re-traumatization. After discussion and education, the CoC Governance Council agreed to stop using the word 'stakeholder' in all communications and implores all CoC partners to do the same. Examples of words that may be used in its place include 'interested parties', 'collaborator', 'partner', 'participant', 'member'.
What do we do?
- Planning and Coordination: CoCs develop comprehensive, community-wide strategies to address homelessness, including identifying needs, gaps in services, and priorities for funding.
- Grant Administration: CoCs administer HUD funding programs, such as the Continuum of Care Program and Emergency Solutions Grants, to support housing and services for homeless individuals and families.
- Program Monitoring and Evaluation: CoCs monitor and evaluate the performance of homeless assistance programs funded by HUD to ensure they are effective and meet program requirements.
- Data Collection and Reporting: CoCs collect and report data on homelessness in their communities, including the number of people experiencing homelessness, demographic information, and outcomes of homeless assistance programs.
- Coordination with Service Providers: CoCs work closely with local service providers, government agencies, and community organizations to ensure that homeless individuals and families have access to a continuum of housing and services.
Overall, HUD Continuums of Care play a critical role in coordinating efforts to address homelessness at the local level and in securing funding to support housing and services for vulnerable populations.
Join the CoC
If you would like to join the Flint/Genesee CoC and participate in monthly meetings, please fill out the membership form below.
Grievance Policy
If you have a complaint that you would like to file regarding the Flint/Genesee Continuum of Care and/or a specific provider, please complete the following form. The complaint/grievance will be investigated and a response will be provided within 20 days of the committee’s decision.
Communications Requests
If you have an item that you would like distributed to the full membership of the CoC, please use the form below. The requests will be reviewed and added to the next week's newsletter or emailed directly to the members.
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If you would like to discuss an item at an upcoming CoC meeting, please use the button below.
Request a Letter of Support
If your agency would like to receive a letter of support from the Continuum of Care, you can request it using the button below.
Contact Us
Greater Flint Health Coalition as Infrastructure Organization and Collaborative Applicant
Flint/Genesee County Continuum of Care
120 West First Street, Flint, Michigan 48502, United States
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