Here are some updates from today's meeting: Tri-Chair nominations: Donna's term is up in October and the MCoC is accepting nominations for this position. Members can self-nominate if interested or you can nominate members by contacting either one of the tri-chairs or Paula at MaineHousing. There was discussion about the CoC leadership team becoming the … Continue reading MCoC Updates from Today’s Meeting
MCOC – NEW Call-in Number
Sorry for the short notice, but there a different call in only number for the MCOC meeting today - this will be the number going forward. 866-6433 If you are at a Tandberg teleconferencing location, do NOT call in on this number, the system audio will create feedback if a phone is also on line.
MCOC Meeting 9-17-15
This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM using the Tandberg Teleconferencing system. Please see the Agenda for information on locations and a call-in option for those not able to make it to one of the telecommuting sites. MCOC-Agenda-9-17-15 DRAFT … Continue reading MCOC Meeting 9-17-15
Call Congress Tuesday and Wednesday: Raise Budget Caps!
Dear FY 2016 Homelessness Funding Advocates, I hope you all enjoyed your summers and are well rested and fired up to make some calls to your congressional offices as part of National Call In Days tomorrow and Wednesday, urging Members to raise unfair spending caps and increase homeless assistance spending! We encourage you to take … Continue reading Call Congress Tuesday and Wednesday: Raise Budget Caps!
Vets at Home Technical Assistance
As established in Opening Doors, the goal of ending veteran homelessness by December 31, 2015 is getting close. HUD is launching Vets@Home, a technical assistance (TA) initiative to help Continuums of Care (CoCs) meet this goal. Beginning immediately, any CoC may receive TA through the Vets@Home initiative. To do so, a CoC should submit a … Continue reading Vets at Home Technical Assistance
SHC Meeting Reminder
This is a reminder that the Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from 9:30 to 2:00 at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street in Augusta. Please see the Agenda for details, including a phone in number for those not able to attend in person. SHC Agenda 9-8-15 SHC Minutes 6-9-15 (The July … Continue reading SHC Meeting Reminder
SAMHSA PATH Sign on Letter
The National Alliance to End Homelessness and co-signed partners have drafted a letter urging Congress to spare critical SAMHSA homeless programs from harmful funding cuts, particularly the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. These programs are an important part of the network of services for homeless persons with severe mental illness. Currently … Continue reading SAMHSA PATH Sign on Letter
Maine Continuum of Care Meeting 8-20-15
This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at MaineHousing in Augusta, and via Tandberg Teleconference at a number of other locations. Please see the Agenda for locations and a call-in number for those not able to travel to a … Continue reading Maine Continuum of Care Meeting 8-20-15
Statewide Homeless Council 8-11-15
This is a reminder that the Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2015 from 9:30 to 2:00 at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street in Augusta. Please see the Agenda for details, including a phone in number for those not able to attend in person. SHC Agenda 8-11-15 SHC Minutes 5-12-15 (minutes from … Continue reading Statewide Homeless Council 8-11-15
SHC CANCELLATION
The July 14, 2015 Statewide Homeless Council Meeting is being canceled due to a large number of members not being able to attend. Sorry for the short notice. SHC will next meet on August 11, 2015.