September 2021 Data During the month of September, 2021, the average number of people on the By-Name List was 239. According to the By-Name List data and client-shared information, we can share the data for living situation and household type. The numbers reflected in the graphs are based on the average number of 239 individuals experiencing homelessness.

2021 Application Information Updated October 21, 2021: Now Available: Final Tiering for CoC Consolidated Application for the 2021 NOFO Competition Resources are available on the Home for Good website, HUD.gov CoC Program Competition page, and the HUD Exchange e-snaps Resources page. Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:00 pm EST

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Energy Assistance - Enrichment Services Program, Inc. Enrichment Services Program, Inc. will be accepting appointment calls for Energy Assistance for residents of the following Georgia counties: Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, and Talbot  November Appointments Document December Appointments Document Heating and Cooling Eligibility Guidelines Based on Income Document

NARCAN - In-Person Community Training Event   Wednesday, November 10 | 4:00 pm  SafeHouse Sanctuary  2101 Hamilton Road Columbus, GA 31904  Register Here Information Flyer

Forrest Road Elementary Community Closet Resource Fair November 13 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Forrest Road Elementary 6400 Forrest Road, Columbus Forrest Road Elementary is hosting our Third Annual Community Closet where they will be giving away gently used clothes and other items. This year Forrest Road wants to include a Resource Fair. This will be a one-day, one-stop event to provide information and services to the community. For more information please reach out to Kevin Aviles 706-565-3061 or Aviles.Kevin.D@muscogee.k12.ga.us Vendor Registration Form

For rental assistance, housing assistance, or experiencing homelessness, contact 2-1-1. 2-1-1 is here for you from hello to help. Connect with 2-1-1 today: Dial 2-1-1 Text your zip code to 898-211 Visit our website

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES 

West Central Health District - Free Uber ride to your local health department To schedule your FREE Uber Ride to the health department, call 706-653-6613 Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call for ANY health department service! Read more

Vaccination Information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Vaccination - Alabama COVID-19 Vaccination - Georgia

MMWR - October 22, 2021 Featuring: COVID-19 Reports Weekly Report Quick Stats Continuing Education Read more

PROVIDERS 

2021 Application Information Updated October 21, 2021: Now Available: Final Tiering for CoC Consolidated Application for the 2021 NOFO Competition  Resources are available on the Home for Good website, HUD.gov CoC Program Competition page, and the HUD Exchange e-snaps Resources page. Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:00 pm EST

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Newsletter Featuring: Webinar Recording on ERA-K12 Partnerships HUD Issues New Eviction Rules for Landlords How Treasury Will Take Back Some ERA Funding New HUD Guidance and Resources Read more

HOPWA-CV Duplication of Benefits Quick Guide Now Available The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Coronavirus (HOPWA-CV) Duplication of Benefits (DOB) Quick Guide is now available on the HUD Exchange. Read more

Methods for Integrating a HOPWA Program and a Coordinated Entry System: A Resource of Case Studies This resource examines the methods Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) grantees and Continuums of Care (CoCs) are using to integrate HOPWA programs into communities' Coordinated Entry Systems (CES). It includes the results of interviews with three communities, including the types of HOPWA activities channeled through Coordinated Entry, successes and challenges, and peer suggestions for other communities. Read more

PD&R Updates: Supporting Aging in Place Through IWISH: Second Interim Report from the Evaluation of the Supportive Services Demonstration HUD has released a new report, Supporting Aging in Place Through IWISH: Second Interim Report from the Evaluation of the Supportive Services Demonstration. The three-year demonstration rigorously tests the place-based, Integrated Wellness in Supportive Housing (IWISH) model, which HUD launched in 2017 to address the interdependent health and supportive service needs among older residents in HUD-assisted properties. Read more

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Newsletter Featuring: Talk. They Hear You. Student Assistance Resources Guide 2020 Talk. They Hear You. Partner Toolkit Flash Drive 2019 Talk. They Hear You. Annual Report Talk. They Hear You. Catalog of Campaign Support Materials Read more

PROVIDER RESOURCES 

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers - October 19, 2021 This digest contains recently published resources from HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and its national, state, and local partners. Read more

HOME FOR GOOD | CONTINUUM OF CARE 

Monthly Housing Navigation & COVID Response Meeting Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | 3:00 pm Meeting Link Meeting ID: 871 3861 0965 Passcode: 864179

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