Northeast Florida CoC | August 2019
Homelessness News: Moving Forward!
'Functional zero' homeless veterans goal still possible...

The 'August Surge' veterans count at the Beaches and in downtown Jacksonville will help local agencies direct housing and other services to the veterans who need them. As more social service agencies joined a collaborative effort to end veteran...

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This year's August Surge Count will focus its' efforts on Veterans experiencing homelessness. Northeast Florida is working to reach Functional Zero for Veteran Homelessness by the end of this year. The count will give us a better understanding of the number of Veterans who are un-sheltered. Join us on August 27th!
Northeast Florida stakeholders traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the annual National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference last month. Attendees met with elected officials following the conference to discuss the state of homelessness in our community.
Built for Zero Update

The Built for Zero collaborative is excited to release the Built for Zero Northeast Florida web page . The page will keep our community updated on progress made, explain the project and its goals, and give information on the partners involved. Follow along on social media through the Built for Zero NEFL Facebook page.
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The number of un-sheltered Veterans counted increased by 45% in last year's count. The data collected this month is important to reaching our goal of Functional Zero for Veteran homelessness by the end of 2019. Read the full 2018 August Surge Report to find out more.
Join Today! Be a CoC Member
The Northeast Florida Continuum of Care began as a grassroots effort with passionate, community and religious leaders guiding the way. And we've made substantial progress.

What does it take to affect change? Driven and determined stakeholders like YOU!

If you care about homelessness and want to be a part of the solution, please join us.

The general membership meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall at 225 East Duval Street, 8:30 to 10:00 am. Our next meeting is September 12th.

You can learn more about CoC Membership here .
We Know YOU know - Knowledge is Power
Member training…

On September 6th, join us for the monthly HMIS New User and HMIS Report training.
  • HMIS New User is 9 am - 12 pm
  • Report training is 1 - 3 pm 

Please email the  HMIS Team  for more information.
Help is on the Way!
Client programs | training | workforce opportunities...
Have you heard of Project Safe Horizon?

It's a new program that works with clients that are at risk for or already experiencing homelessness due to substance abuse and/or mental illness.

Currently, they are accepting clients into the program.

Want to learn more?

Case Manager with Project Safe Horizon at Community Rehab Center
A re you interested in the Veterans Reintegration Program?
  • Walk-ins accepted
  • Monday-Friday, 8 to 4:30 pm
  • 117 West Duval Street (City Hall) Suite 175
  • For more info call
  • 904.630.3680
The Best Way to Show We Care - Be There!
BEAM
Beam of Light Ball
August 24th
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City Rescue Mission
11th Annual Champions Challenge
August 26th
Register here .
Changing Homelessness
August Surge: Veterans
August 27th
Register here .
Quigley House
Open House
September 12th
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Sulzbacher
Transformations
September 19th
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Mission House
Compassion by the Sea
September 26th
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Hubbard House
25th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast
October 8th
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JASMYN
Coming Out Day Breakfst
October 16th
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Salvation Army
Red Shield Ball
October 19th
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Catholic Charities
Festival d'Vine
October 25th
Register here .
Don't Miss the General Membership Meeting, September 12th!
225 East Duval Street,
First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall
Northeast Florida CoC