Northeast Florida CoC | January 2020

Homelessness News: Volunteer

2020 Northeast Florida Point in Time (PIT) Count Join us for this year's Point in Time Count on January 22nd! The PIT is a national, annual census and survey of the homeless population. The information collected during the PIT is used to help assess how we are doing as a community, and as a nation, to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness. This year's count is even more important as our community seeks to effectively end Veterans homelessness in 2020. Volunteer opportunities are available in Duval, Clay and Nassau counties. This event occurs throughout the day, so time frames will vary depending on the county and location within the area. See details and sign up through the link below.

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HUD Awards FY 2019 CoC Funding HUD published its first of two announcements for  FY 2019 Continuum of Care awards , which includes new and renewal projects in Tier 1 and new domestic violence bonus projects.  This  first announcement  highlights an increase in funding for FL-510 (Duval, Clay and Nassau).  HUD plans to share the Tier 2 project announcement soon. Once HUD makes this information available we will share it via email and on the website.

Built for Zero Update Northeast Florida's Built for Zero team is using a powerful tool called the by-name list to identify people experiencing homelessness and connect them to the best interventions to exit it.  This community is ending homelessness by relying on... Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida, are working to end veteran homelessness as part of Built for Zero. Cody Spencer describes how they're using quality data to drive reductions in homelessness. "I often go to meetings sometimes and folks will ... Read more www.youtube.com

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The number of un-sheltered Veterans recorded each year at the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count has steadily decreased over the last decade. The data collected at this year's PIT Count is important in reaching our goal of Functional Zero for Veteran homelessness by April of 2020. Read the full Northeast Florida  2019 Point-In-Time Count Report  to find out more.

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The Northeast Florida Continuum of Care began as a grassroots effort with passionate, community and religious leaders guiding the way. And we've made substantial progress. What does it take to affect change? Driven and determined stakeholders like YOU! If you care about homelessness and want to be a part of the solution, please join us. The general membership meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall at 225 East Duval Street, 8:30 to 10:00 am. Our next meeting is February 13th. You can learn more about CoC Membership here .

We Know YOU know - Knowledge is Power

Member training… On February 7th, join us for the monthly HMIS New User and HMIS Report training. HMIS New User is 9 am - 12 pm Report training is 1 - 3 pm  Please email the  HMIS Team  for more information.

Help is on the Way!

Client programs | training | workforce opportunities...

Have you heard of Project Safe Horizon? It's a new program that works with clients that are at risk for or already experiencing homelessness due to substance abuse and/or mental illness. Currently, they are accepting clients into the program. Want to learn more? Contact Erica Thomas , MA Case Manager with Project Safe Horizon at Community Rehab Center

Hepatitis A virus See information sheet and free vaccination opportunities here.

A re you interested in the Veterans Reintegration Program? Walk-ins accepted Monday-Friday, 8 to 4:30 pm 117 West Duval Street (City Hall) Suite 175 For more info call 904.630.3680

New Developments in Affordable Housing Webinar January 27th, 2020 1 to 2 PM EST. Register here .

The Best Way to Show We Care - Be There!

Changing Homelessness 2020 Northeast Florida Point in Time Count January 22nd Register to volunteer here .

City Rescue Mission 5th Annual Difference Maker's Banquet February 20th

Don't Miss the General Membership Meeting, February 13th! 225 East Duval Street, First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

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