“Include us in measurable, effective, non tokenizing ways, on your committees and councils and whatnot so that you can hear firsthand what our needs are." - Anita Cameron, Disability Justice Advocate, Shelterforce | | |
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Official Detroit CoC
Newsletter
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If you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park and are experiencing homelessness, please call CAM at (313) 305-0311. Intake is call-in only.
Operating hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am-5pm; Wednesday: 11am-5pm
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We are inspired by the collaborative efforts throughout the CAM Transition process and the dedication of the Detroit CoC. To that end, as the newly elected CAM Lead Agency, we are looking to build a Coordinated Entry team with demonstrated leadership skills and proven results to move our CAM System forward. We are hiring for the following positions:
Interviews are starting soon. To be considered, submit cover letter (optional) and resume to employment@handetroit.org.
For more information and updates on the CAM transition, please visit HAND's website.
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Detroit CoC General Membership Meeting | | |
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Join us at our next Detroit CoC General Membership Meeting. Tuesday, July 18 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, we're meeting to discuss 2023 CoC Board Elections, NSO's Day of Hope Event, CAM Transition Update, Strategic Planning Updates
Register for the online meeting here
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Detroit Strategic System Improvement Plan to End Homelessness Listening Sessions
July 24 - 27, 2023
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The City of Detroit has engaged Barbara Poppe and Associates (BPA) and its team of consultants, including two Community Consultants with lived expertise of homelessness in Detroit, to provide expert guidance and support for the development of a 5-Year Strategic System Improvement Plan. As part of this plan BPA is facilitating in-person listening sessions July 24 - 27, 2023, and they’d like to hear from you.
You are invited to be part of one of the Detroit Strategic System Improvement Plan to End Homelessness Listening Sessions
Questions?
Contact Barbara Poppe & Associates at kourtney@poppeassociates.com
RSVP here, Space is limited. The last day to register is Tuesday, July 18.
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Michigan Takes Action:
Progress of the MCTEH Action Plan
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A lot has happened since the launch of the 2023-2025 Action Plan at the beginning of this year. Join us to hear representatives from MCTEH provide an update on the Action Plan and learn about ways to stay involved and aligned with work at the CoC, state, and federal levels. This session is targeted to anybody supporting the work to prevent and end homelessness in Michigan.
Register for the webinar here. Read the Action Plan here.
Please contact Jason Weller at wellerj5@michigan.gov with any questions.
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Promoting Equity, Lived Experience, Housing First, and System Performance: What Matters in the 2023 NOFO
August 3, 12:15 PM – 2 PM EST
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The FY 2023 CoC Program Competition has arrived. In this webinar, National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) team members Mary Frances Kenion, Josh Johnson, Kay Moshier McDivitt, and Marcy Thompson share information about changes, priorities, guidance on crafting a competitive application, and tips on getting through this year’s competition while looking ahead to system performance improvement post-NOFO.
Register here
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Motivational Interviewing 101 for
Homeless Service Providers
August 18, 9 AM – 12 PM
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This Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) is hosting an in-person training open to all homeless service providers. Tiffany Turner, MSW will be training on understanding the Motivational Interviewing definition and role, using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS) to facilitate readiness for change and identify motivation for change by recognizing and reinforcing change talk. You will walk away knowing Motivational Interviewing basic skills, how to use active and reflective listening to give the client the best experience, and an introduction to understanding stages of change in clients. This training is for all Homeless Service Providers.
Register here
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*See above for CAM employment opportunities* | |
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Schoolhouse Connection
Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program
Schoolhouse Connection's program is one of the nation’s only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth that have experienced homelessness. The goal of our program is to provide financial assistance and staff and peer support to ensure that you are successful in getting to and through higher education and into the workforce.
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$2,500 Scholarship Award - Flexible funds that can be used for anything related to your education.
- One-on-One Support from School House Connection Staff -
- Receive academic, personal, and professional support from staff throughout the time you are in college and as you enter the workforce.
Learn more about the program and how you can apply here.
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Disability and Housing Justice | | |
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From Shelterforce: Disability and housing intersect in many ways. What comes to mind for most people is physical accessibility, but accessibility is not always a matter of physical spaces. A wide range of policies, rules, and procedures can also have accessibility implications, often unintended. Over the next several months in our new Under the Lens series, Not Just Ramps—Disability and Housing Justice, we’ll delve into some of the different laws that are supposed to require accessible spaces and reduce discrimination, as well as the tactics and resources housing developers can use to prioritize making disability-friendly housing.
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The Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) has determined the Housing Rehabilitation and Development Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that is typically issued in July annually will be issued in September of 2023. They look forward to receiving strong applications for projects requesting City of Detroit funding and intending to submit applications to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for an allocation of 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). HRD will continue to monitor the MSHDA Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) process and will communicate any anticipated updates to our NOFA to support a project’s ability to compete for LIHTC.
Please contact HRD at HRDNOFA@detroitmi.gov should you have questions.
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