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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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IMPORTANT CAM Transition Update | | |
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May 25, at a special General Membership meeting, CoC voting members voted on the CAM RFQ Committee's recommendation.
With the support of 88% of the present members, the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) will serve a three-year term as the CAM Lead Agency. The General Membership also authorized the CAM Transition Team to work with HAND, the City of Detroit, and Wayne Metropolitan Action Agency (Wayne Metro) to develop and finalize a plan to provide call center and in-person access as well as back-office services for CAM; a process that will begin.
For more information and updates, please visit HAND's website.
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FY2023 Detroit CoC Competition
Timeline
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The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to assist sheltered and unsheltered homeless people by providing the housing and/or services needed to help individuals move into transitional and permanent housing, with the goal of long-term stability [1].
Each year, HUD releases a CoC Program NOFO for its homeless assistance programs. The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition occurs annually. Each Fiscal Year (FY) Competition process begins with Registration of CoCs by CoC designated Collaborative Applicants, followed by the CoC’s review of Grant Inventory Worksheets (GIW) and the release of the CoC Program NOFO [2].
CoCs are responsible for reviewing and approving the funding application and response to HUD’s annual CoC Program NOFO for homelessness assistance resources [3].
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The tentative Detroit CoC FY2023 Competition Timeline is as follows: | |
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May 8: Release of renewal project application materials
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May 18: CoC Renewal Project Funding Informational Webinar. Materials can be accessed here
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June 12: : Renewal project applications due 12:00 PM
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Mid-June: Release of new project applications and application webinar (details TBD)
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Mid July: Renewal project scores provided, appeals process as applicable
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Late July: New project applications due
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August: CoC Board makes appeals decision (as applicable)
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September: CoC Board makes decisions on new project funding
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October: CoC Board makes final project priority ranking decisions and all project applications and CoC application submitted to HUD
View past application materials and rewards reports on HAND's website.
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AFG Certified
for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Curriculum
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Alternatives for Girls (AFG) has been certified evidence based by U.S Department Health and Human Services (HHS) in space of a teen pregnancy prevention curriculum AFG participated in a research project with HHS 5 years ago, where they applied their curriculum to high school girls (ages 14-19) across Detroit and Wayne County. They have scored evidence-based certification in various categories related to helping African American and Latino girls to early unplanned teen pregnancy. Moreover, AFG is going to be on the HHS website for evidence-based curriculum for this type of intervention.
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Source of Income Protection Bill
Gets First Senate Hearing
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From Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA):
"The Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee held its first hearing on 3 source of income (SOI) nondiscrimination bills on May 16th.
Senate bills 205, 206, and 207 would amend the Landlord Tenant Act and the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of a legal source of income (i.e. housing choice vouchers and other non-wage sources of income). Under current state law, there is no clear prohibition against a landlord refusing to accept Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), veterans’ benefits, alimony, MDHHS cash assistance, SSI/SSDI as part of a person’s legal total combined income. These sources of income are many times what tenants, who earn low to no income, need when applying to rent a house or apartment in the neighborhood or community of their choice. "
Read more on WHA's website.
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For the month of June, First Day Kits (FDK) are featuring and fundraising for their local community partner and Detroit CoC provider, Community & Home Supports (CHS). CHS is a small community focused Detroit non-profit that serves individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. They are sometimes housing up to 7 households a week.
After experiencing homelessness, many folks move into housing with next to nothing at all. This means families are sleeping on the floor, relying on unreliable public resources, and otherwise "making it work" in their own home.
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Handlebars for the Homeless 2023
A Bicycle Tour Fundraiser to Feed the Homeless
August 20, 2023
Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO) is holding their annual Handlebars for the Homeless (H4H) bike tour. The guided tour is will be a 15 mile ride “through some of Detroit’s most notable neighborhoods.” There is also a virtual option where cyclists can raise money to support H4H. Proceeds from Handlebars for the Homeless will benefit NSO’s programs and services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
🚴🏿 For more information and to register, go to NSO’s website. 🚴🏿
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NOAH Project is asking for donations for their Street Outreach Team. Items urgently needed: men’s T-shirts, pants, belts, and socks. Contact NOAH’s Street Outreach Manager, Matt Gatti, at mgatti@NOAHProjectDetroit.org to coordinate your drop off at NOAH, 23 E. Adams, Detroit
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Justice for Youth Summit
Model Laws for Ending Youth Homelessness
October 11, 2023
Join the American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness & Poverty and the National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC) for the Justice for Youth Summit hosted by on October 11, 2023. This premier event will be held in Washington and will feature the release and expert discussions of the 2023 ABA publication Model State Statutes to End Youth Homelessness. You can find more information on the Center's website.
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City of Detroit
Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
June 7th 2023 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) will be holding two virtual public hearings regarding the 2023 Draft Annual Action Plan. The first meeting was held Thursday, June 1st 2023 and the upcoming meeting will be this Wednesday, June 7th 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. | |
During the public hearings, HRD staff will describe the contents of past plans and the types of activities that may be undertaken using program funds. Hearing participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and present their opinions regarding Consolidated Plan processes and activity that can be included in the Annual Action Plan. | | |
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Join on your computer, mobile app or room device:
Microsoft Teams | Meeting ID: 263 542 677 246 | Passcode: toHDLi
Or call in (audio only) 1-469-998-6602
Phone Conference ID: 485 195 427#
Comments can be submitted by email at ConPlanComments@detroitmi.gov on or before July 06, 2023.
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The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) is hosting a virtual, 2-day workshop for those interested in affecting positive change in the lives of low income Michiganders. Spaces are limited. Submissions are due no later than June 14th. Learn more at MLPP's website | | |
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MCHS: Family of Services, a YHDP subrecipient, is hiring for multiple positions:
- Director of Youth Crisis and Homeless Services
- Crisis Mental Health Therapist
- Housing Case Manager
- Peer Navigator
- Employment Specialist
Employment details and applications available on MCHS's website.
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United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) is currently hiring for several positions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of low income individuals and those experiencing homelessness, you can explore these opportunities.
Visit website UCHC's website to find out about the available positions along with detailed descriptions.
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Help Shape Homeless System Policy | | |
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Join the Detroit Advisors Group (DAG) | |
The Detroit Advisors Group (DAG) is looking for persons with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity to join our team as we work to make Detroit's homeless response system more equitable.
Interested? Apply here!
For more information about Detroit's Homeless Response System or for questions visit HAND's website.
You can also contact Kaitie Giza, kaitie@handetroit.org
313-964-3666 x108
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The Youth Action Board (YAB) is open to youth ages 16-24 who have lived with experiences with homelessness or any other adverse life experiences and possess a willingness to use their experiences and education as a medium to inform policymakers, service providers, and community members on best practices and strategies to prevent and end youth homelessness. The board has most recently aided in obtaining funding for homeless youth.
If you're interested in making your voice heard, join here
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The HMIS team will present an analysis of the new PIT and HIC report at the July 10 Detroit CoC Board Meeting , NOT June 5. You can register for the July 10 meeting here.
The reports can be accessed on HAND's website.
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