MAY 2021
COC UPDATE | RACIAL EQUITY | DATA HIGHLIGHTS | BIG DAY OF GIVING
Dear Community,

This month, we’re highlighting the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) by introducing new board members, featuring an interview with the new board chair, and inviting our community to the CoC Board’s upcoming Annual Meeting. 

The virtual Annual Meeting is scheduled from 8:30 AM - 1 PM on Wednesday, May 26. We’ll focus on education and information sharing about the state of homelessness in our community and the current work of the CoC to address it, as well as discussion of the challenges and opportunities before us and our goals and aspirations. In the coming weeks, we will post and share additional details regarding the Annual Meeting, including a timed agenda so everyone can participate as their schedules permit.

Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF) and the CoC look forward to engaging with our community as we work together to end homelessness.

Regards,
Lisa Bates
Chief Executive Officer, Sacramento Steps Forward
Voices Shaping Our Racial Equity Action Plan

The CoC's Racial Equity Committee is conducting listening sessions with Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC) who have lived experiences of homelessness. Read Maurice Harge's story and learn more about the committee's work to build a racial equity action plan.
CoC Chair Reflects on Impact

SSF talked to the CoC's recently-appointed Board Chair Erin Johansen about her new role and the impact of the CoC. Learn more about the CoC and meet the new executive committee and members of the board.
Homeless Response System Data Highlights

In partnership with the city and county of Sacramento, SSF provides data to our community through our Homeless Response System Dashboard. We've highlighted the key takeaways from our most recent update to this public data source.
Help Us End Homelessness

We are excited to once again be a part of the Big Day of Giving, which takes place on May 6. This 24-hour fundraiser is right around the corner, but you can make gifts today! Your contributions will help us continue our innovative, collaborative, and data-driven work to end homelessness in Sacramento.
Resources and Meetings:

Due May 24 - BIPOC Provider Survey: Are you a provider who serves Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC) experiencing homelessness? We’re seeking your input to shape a racial equity action plan for our Sacramento CoC. Please click this link to complete the survey by May 24. 

May 25 - Racial Equity Committee Training: The Racial Equity Committee is holding a training on "Bringing It All Together: Aligning Our Heads, Our Hearts, and Our Institutions for Equity." The emphasis will be placed on best and promising practices for organizational change to counter institutional bias, structural racism, and the inequity they produce. The training is from 12-1:30 PM on May 25. RSVP here by May 24.

Upcoming CoC and Committee Meetings:




  • May 26, 8:30 AM - 1 PM: CoC Board Annual Meeting
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