Long Beach CoC Consolidated Application Submitted

On Monday, November 15^th, 2021, the City of Long Beach submitted the Long Beach CoC Consolidated Application—including all attachments, project applications, and project priority listing—in response to HUD’s FY 2021 CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. Each CoC submits a Consolidated Application annually to the federal government for homeless services funding. The City and the CoC Board would like to thank all of our partners, members, staff, and other stakeholders who have supported this communitywide effort to prevent and end homelessness. This application comprises 27 projects that amount to $10,901,383 in total CoC Program funding to support the homelessness system of care in Long Beach.

2022 Homeless Count

The City of Long Beach is seeking 250 volunteers to help conduct the 2022 Homeless Count—also known as the Point-in-Time Count—which is a community-wide street count and survey of unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness in Long Beach. The upcoming Long Beach Homeless Count will take place on the morning of January 25^th, 2022. The Homeless Count is vital for determining the scope of homelessness, defining existing resources available, and identifying gaps in the Long Beach region.

Safe Parking Program RFP

The City released a Request for Proposals for the SafeParking Program, which will provide individuals and families who dwell in their vehicles a safe place to park and sleep overnight. The City of Long Beach is seeking both a parking lot site where the program can take place and a program operator for the site. Applicants may apply to one or both components.

2 individuals entered into permanent supportive housing

26 individuals moved into permanent housing

23 individuals entered into rapid rehousing

85 individuals entered into an emergency shelter

52 individuals contacted by Street Outreach

105 locations throughout the City visited by Street Outreach

37 individuals on the street accepted services such as hygiene, emergency shelter, or case management

17 individuals on the street contacted through the Tidelands and Weekend Outreach

*Data reported in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for the month of November 2021

Multi-Service Center

The Multi-Service Center (MSC) provides the following services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness: outreach services, intake and assessment services, case management, as well as referrals to shelters and other social service programs.

CoC and ESG Financial Management Virtual Binder

The new Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Financial Management Virtual Binder is now available on the HUD Exchange. This binder provides a comprehensive overview of HUD's financial management guidance for the CoC and ESG program. Recipient and subrecipient staff are encouraged to review this binder to ensure that appropriate internal structures and policies are in place to manage federal funds. 

2022 National Conference on Ending Unsheltered Homelessness: Strategies & Policies That Work

Registration for the 2022 National Conference on Ending Unsheltered Homelessness: Strategies & Policies That Work is now open. This conference will bring together providers, system leaders, advocates, people with lived expertise, and others from across the country to address a national crisis that has become the focal point for homelessness in America.

Date: February 16 - 18, 2022

Location: Oakland, CA

Current Job Opportunities

The City of Long Beach has several employment opportunities to be part of the Homeless Services Bureau in delivering and administering services related to our efforts in addressing homelessness. Check out the job postings below:

• Homeless Outreach Specialist (closes on Dec 14 at 4:30 PM)

• Homeless Services LBRA Coordinator (closes on Dec 15 at 4:30 PM)

Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

Community members play an important role in the solution to end homelessness in Long Beach. Volunteer efforts provide an opportunity to help others while learning more about what is being done to address homelessness in Long Beach. Check out our site that offers some suggestions on how you can contribute your talents, energy and expertise to support local efforts in ending homelessness. 

Long Beach CoC Board Meeting

The Long Beach CoC Board is comprised of elected members with the oversight to steward local planning, coordination, and implementation activities related to ending and preventing homelessness in the region. The CoC Board meets twice quarterly on the second Tuesday in January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December. Meetings are open to the public.

Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Time: 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Long Beach CoC General Membership Meeting

The Long Beach CoC General Membership is a broad-based group of local stakeholders who share a common interest in ending and preventing homelessness in the City. The CoC General Membership meets quarterly on the second Tuesday in March, June, September, and December. Meetings are open to the public.

Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee serves at the discretion of the City Council and Mayor to make recommendations on policies, programs, and activities related to homeless assistance resources. The HSAC meets on the first Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.

Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM