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Balance of State CoC Emergency Solutions Grant Call on 21-May-12 2:00 PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Balance of State CoC Emergency Solutions Grant Call
Start Date: 21-May-12 2:00 PM
End Time: 21-May-12 3:30 PM
Event Details:

The NC Balance of State CoC will hold an informational conference call and webinar regarding the FY2011b and FY2012 Emergency Solutions Grant funding (formerly Emergency Shelter Grant/HPRP) for agencies serving persons experiencing homelessness in Balance of State Continuum of Care counties.

Who: All agencies located within the Balance of State CoC interested in learning about new ESG funding should attend. If you are an agency that received HPRP or Emergency Shelter Grant funding in prior years and are interested in applying for the new Emergency Solutions Grant funding, you should also attend. All Regional Leads are encouraged to attend and share this information with their Regional Committees. (Don't know if your county is in the BoS CoC? Click here to see a map.)

What: The funding process and eligible activities for ESG have changed, and this call will discuss these changes. Unlike the Emergency Shelter Grant funding, this new Emergency Solutions Grant funding will be awarded thorough a state-wide competitive grant application process. On the call, Balance of State communities will learn the details of how to apply for ESG funding.

When: The call will be on Monday, May 21, 2012 from 2:00PM-3:30PM.

Where: Call-in information will be emailed to all registrants prior to the call.

For more information on the NC BoS CoC, please visit the NC BoS CoC website: http://www.ncceh.org/bos/

Please contact bos@ncceh.org or 919.755.4393 with questions.

Balance of State Families Committee Meeting on 22-May-12 10:30 AM

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Balance of State Families Committee Meeting
Start Date: 22-May-12 10:30 AM
End Time: 22-May-12 11:30 AM
Location: via conference call
Event Details:

This call is for homeless service providers that serve families in the Balance of State CoC. The Families Committee meets quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Dial-in instructions will be emailed to registrants before the call.

via conference call

USICH Webinar: Beyond VASH - Ending Veteran Homelessness on 23-May-12 3:00 PM

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

USICH Webinar: Beyond VASH - Ending Veteran Homelessness
Start Date: 23-May-12 3:00 PM
End Time: 23-May-12 4:00 PM
Event Details:

Veteran homelessness declined by 12% between 2010 and 2011. In order to build on this momentum and achieve the goal of ending Veteran homelessness by 2015, USICH is calling on communities to develop a Veteran-centric approach that uses all the available resources to help our Veterans. USICH is hosting a webinar to share advice from successful efforts on how to develop a comprehensive approach that effectively brings the resources available to Veterans in need to improve housing and life outcomes.

Panelists include:

USICH Executive Director Barbara Poppe
Veterans Health Administration's National Director of Homeless Programs Lisa Pape
Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness' Executive Director Joan Serviss
A leader from the field on coordinating a local response to Veteran Homelessness

Please click here to register for the webinar.

HUD Webinar: Building the Bridge - HPRP to ESG on 24-May-12 3:30 PM

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT

HUD Webinar: Building the Bridge - HPRP to ESG
Start Date: 24-May-12 3:30 PM
End Time: 24-May-12 5:00 PM
Event Details:

Due to the high level of interest in the topic, HUD has added a second date for the webinar “Building the Bridge: HPRP to ESG” on Thursday, May 24th. The content will be the same for both webinars, so please register for only one.

Many communities are closing out their Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Programs (HPRP) and beginning to implement the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program under the Interim Rule. Now is the time to leverage existing resources (and capacities) from HPRP to ensure a smooth transition to ESG. This webinar will help communities apply lessons learned from HPRP toward the implementation of ESG. Understanding the overlapping goals and programmatic details of the two programs helps jurisdictions identify where to focus planning to ensure a successful transition.

Please click here to register for the webinar.

NCCFNP Public Policy Forum on 29-May-12 9:15 AM

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:15:00 GMT

NCCFNP Public Policy Forum
Start Date: 29-May-12 9:15 AM
End Time: 29-May-12 5:00 PM
Event Details:

With elected officials making so many decisions that directly affect nonprofits’ work, there’s never been a more important time for your nonprofit to make your voice heard. Learn and network with us at the Public Policy Forum on Tuesday, May 29, then join your nonprofit sector peers and colleagues for NC Nonprofits day at the General Assembly on Wednesday, May 30. Visit your legislators, advocate for your cause, and raise your voice!

Please click here to register for the forum.

NSVRC Webinar: Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life on 29-May-12 2:30 PM

Tue, 29 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT

NSVRC Webinar: Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life
Start Date: 29-May-12 2:30 PM
End Time: 29-May-12 4:00 PM
Event Details:

This free webinar will address the ways in which the normal aging process, societal views and cultural norms affect the way we work with sexual assault survivors in later life. During the training you will hear about new research, ways to apply it to your daily practice, and proven skills and resources that will benefit both local centers and state coalitions.

Presenters:

Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, Ph.D.
Nanci Newton, MFA
Karla Vierthaler, MPA

To participate in the webinar, please RSVP to Kyanna Daugherty.

Mount Olive SOAR Caseworker Training on 30-May-12 9:00 AM

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Mount Olive SOAR Caseworker Training
Start Date: 30-May-12 9:00 AM
End Time: 31-May-12 5:00 PM
Location: Location Information Will be Provided After Approval and Registration, Mount Olive, NC
Event Details:

Registration:

In order to be accepted to participate in this training, you must first complete the training application form: Fill out Application Form Online

Please note, completing an application does not guarantee you a spot in the training. Your application will be reviewed and SOAR staff will contact you within 2 days of submission.

Workshop Highlights:

An in-depth, step-by-step explanation of the SSI/SSDI application and disability determination process
Strategies for working with homeless persons with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders – only a fraction of this population receives the benefits to which they are entitled
Exercises and worksheets provide practical application tools
Samples and explanations of SSA and DDS paperwork and necessary reports

Learn More About SOAR

Questions? Contact Emily Carmody at (919) 755-4393 or emily@ncceh.org.

Location Information Will be Provided After Approval and Registration

NHCHC Webinar: Medicaid's Home and Community-Based Services Program: An Orientation for Homeless Health Care Providers on 31-May-12 2:00 PM

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

NHCHC Webinar: Medicaid's Home and Community-Based Services Program: An Orientation for Homeless Health Care Providers
Start Date: 31-May-12 2:00 PM
End Time: 31-May-12 3:00 PM
Event Details:

The Medicaid expansion in 2014 to cover most people earning at or below 133% of the federal poverty level (FPL) will make nearly all people who are experiencing homelessness eligible for Medicaid. While health insurance coverage is a significant step towards improved health and wellness for people who lack housing, the actual benefits for those who are newly eligible will be left largely up to States. As such, homeless service providers should become familiar with their state's HCBS program as a potential resource for providing additional services to their clients. This webinar will provide an overview of the Federal Home and Community-based Services program, describe opportunities for homeless health care providers to improve access to their states' HCBS programs, and share examples of two states who have improved access to their HCBS programs for people who are experiencing homelessness.

Speakers:

Marti Knisly, Technical Assistance Collaborative
Christine Rhorer, Program Manager, Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing Program
Carla Pope, Director, Affordable Rental Production, Iowa Finance Authority

Please click here to register for the webinar.

SOAR Caseworker Dialogue Group on 21-Jun-12 10:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT

SOAR Caseworker Dialogue Group
Start Date: 21-Jun-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 21-Jun-12 11:00 AM
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the NCCEH SOAR Caseworkers Dialogue Group.

It is a caseworker roundtable to problem-solve and connect with others around the state who are working on SOAR cases.

Details on how to call in will be emailed to registered participants by the day of the call.

Dialogue Groups are free for all NCCEH members. If you are not a member and are interested in joining, you can sign up here.

Emergency Shelter Dialogue Group on 22-May-12 10:00 AM

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date: 22-May-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 22-May-12 11:00 AM

Via Conference Call

Balance of State CoC Steering Committee Meeting on 5-Jun-12 10:30 AM

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Start Date: 5-Jun-12 10:30 AM
End Time: 5-Jun-12 11:30 PM

via conference call

Balance of State CoC Steering Committee Meeting on 3-Jul-12 10:30 AM

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Start Date: 3-Jul-12 10:30 AM
End Time: 3-Jul-12 11:30 PM

via conference call

SOAR Caseworker Dialogue Group on 19-Jul-12 10:00 AM

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date: 19-Jul-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 19-Jul-12 11:00 AM

Balance of State CoC Steering Committee Meeting on 7-Aug-12 10:30 AM

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Start Date: 7-Aug-12 10:30 AM
End Time: 7-Aug-12 11:30 PM

via conference call

Balance of State Transitional Housing Committee Meeting on 14-Aug-12 10:30 AM

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Start Date: 14-Aug-12 10:30 AM
End Time: 14-Aug-12 11:30 AM

via conference call

SOAR Caseworker Dialogue Group on 16-Aug-12 10:00 AM

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date: 16-Aug-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 16-Aug-12 11:00 AM

Balance of State Permanent Supportive Housing Committee Meeting on 21-Aug-12 10:30 AM

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Start Date: 21-Aug-12 10:30 AM
End Time: 21-Aug-12 11:30 AM

via conference call

Emergency Shelter Dialogue Group on 28-Aug-12 10:00 AM

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date: 28-Aug-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 28-Aug-12 11:00 AM

Via Conference Call

Balance of State Families Committee Meeting on 28-Aug-12 10:30 AM

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Start Date: 28-Aug-12 10:30 AM
End Time: 28-Aug-12 11:30 AM

via conference call

NAEH Toolkit: Prevention and Shelter Diversion

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The National Alliance to End Homelessness has released a Prevention and Shelter Diversion Toolkit, the companion to the Coordinated Assessment Toolkit. This new toolkit provides more specific guidance on best practices when it comes to shelter diversion and prevention and includes materials on assessment for prevention/diversion eligibility and targeting strategies, as well as specific community examples of implementation. Communities should use this information to help them continue to develop and refine their coordinated assessment processes. Communities without coordinated assessment in place will still find the materials useful in helping them improve the way they serve at-risk and homeless households.

Please visit the NAEH website to access the toolkit.

24-Apr-12 2:00 PM

NAEH Coordinated Assessment Toolkit

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The National Alliance to End Homelessness's Center for Capacity Building has released a new toolkit on coordinated assessment (also known as coordinated intake or coordinated entry). The toolkit includes a wealth of papers, planning templates, informational materials, sample assessment tools, and evaluation tools from the Alliance and a range of communities across the country. The toolkit is designed to help communities advance their coordinated access efforts, no matter where they are in the process of developing a coordinated access system. The toolkit will be updated over time with new tools and community contributions.

Please visit the NAEH website to download the toolkit.

2-Apr-12 1:00 PM

USICH Toolkit: HUD-VASH

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness has released a HUD-VASH toolkit with guidance and actionable advice for service providers.

HUD-VASH is a critical element in our efforts to end homelessness among Veterans by 2015. In order to accelerate progress toward the goal of housing Veterans with the greatest need as quickly as possible, USICH has released a toolkit targeted to providers, local Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs), and others directly involved with placing Veterans in housing.

Please visit the USICH website to download the toolkit.

2-Apr-12 1:00 PM

Out of Reach 2012

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Out of Reach is an annual report prepared by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. It is a side-by-side comparison of wages and rents in every county, Metropolitan Area (MSAs/HMFAs), combined nonmetropolitan area and state in the United States. For each jurisdiction, the report calculates the amount of money a household must earn in order to afford a rental unit in a range of sizes (0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms) at the area’s Fair Market Rent (FMR), based on the generally accepted affordability standard of paying no more than 30% of income for housing costs. From these calculations the hourly wage a worker must earn to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom home is derived. This figure is the Housing Wage.

Out of Reach 2012 demonstrates that a mismatch exists between the cost of living, the availability of rental assistance and the wages people earn day to day across the country. The Housing Wage consistently exceeds the actual wages earned by renters, in both urban and rural communities nationwide.

With more households choose renting over homeownership, the demand for affordably priced rental housing is surging, pushing rents upward and vacancy rates down. These trends have the most severe implications for extremely low income (ELI) households (those earning at or below 30% of area median income). Out of Reach 2012 findings show that for extremely low income Americans, including those on fixed incomes, finding an affordable, decent apartment continues to be incredibly challenging.

Download Out of Reach 2012 here or read it on the NLIHC website.

21-Mar-12 1:00 PM

Tuesdays @ Two: A System in Transition Presentation

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

On March 13, 2012, NCCEH held a Tuesdays @ 2 conference call entitled "A System in Transition: Shifting Our Priorities and Programs to End Homelessness".

Please click here to download the presentation from the call.

14-Mar-12 10:00 AM

Health Care for the Homeless Research Update: January 2012

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Each quarter, Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) searches research databases for publications related to health care and homelessness. This issue of the HCH Research Update includes a sample of summaries resulting from the search of publications from (approximately) October 2011 – December 2011. Summaries are categorized into themes which vary each quarter.

Click here to download the Research Update or read it on the HCH website.

13-Mar-12 4:00 PM

NAEH Toolkit: Rapid Re-Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

The National Alliance to End Homelessness has released a toolkit designed to help communities effectively rapidly re-house survivors of domestic violence. The toolkit includes a detailed presentation on the basics of rapid re-housing and adaptations to the model that are necessary to provide survivors with the safety and stability they need. This toolkit was developed with Catalyst Consulting and Training, Clackamas Women's Services, the District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), Home Free (a Volunteers of America - Oregon program), and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV).

Please visit the NAEH website to download the toolkit.

13-Mar-12 3:00 PM

USICH Toolkit: Retooling Crisis Response Systems

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness has created a toolkit for communities that are working on systems change in crisis response. The toolkit includes 16 resources to help communities transform their homeless services into rapid response systems that work quickly and effectively to prevent homelessness whenever possible and rapidly re-house those who do become homeless.

Please visit the USICH website to download the toolkit resources.

7-Mar-12 3:00 PM

NLIHC Housing Spotlight: The Shrinking Supply of Affordable Housing

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently released "Housing Spotlight: The Shrinking Supply of Affordable Housing." The report found that in 2010, there were 9.8 million extremely low-income renter households in the United States, and only 3 million rental homes affordable and available to these households. Additionally, this shortage of 6.8 million rental units means that only 30 rental homes are affordable and available for every 100 extremely low-income renters. The report compares the number of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income renter households in each state with the number of rental homes that renters below each income threshold can afford. The analysis also takes into account availability; that is, whether a rental unit is occupied by a higher-income household.

Click here to download the report or read it on the National Low Income Housing Coalition website.

28-Feb-12 12:00 PM

TAC Summary of New Homeless Definition

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT

On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 into law. The HEARTH Act expands and clarifies the definition of homelessness for the Emergency Solutions Grant and Continuum of Care programs (Supportive Housing Program and Shelter Plus Care) programs.

On December 5, 2011, HUD published the Final Rule on the HEARTH Definition of Homeless in the Federal Register. The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) has developed a summary of the new homeless definition, including a discussion of when the new definition can be used by existing programs.

Click here to download the summary or read it on TAC's website.

30-Jan-12 8:00 AM

Funding Available for Healthcare Initiatives

noemail@ncceh.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is pleased to open its grants solicitation and application process for the August 14, 2012 grant submission deadline.

The Trust will be accepting applications in all four of the Health Care Division’s issue areas:

Access to Primary Care (Tier 1 counties)
Community-Centered Prevention (Tier 1 counties)
Diabetes (Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse (Tier 1, 2 and 3 counties)

More information about these issue areas is available on the Trust's website.

Proposals in these issues will be limited by the Tier designation of the county served; the Trust will accept applications based on the county’s Tier designation in both 2012 and 2013 (should they change). Tier designations can be found on the NC Department of Commerce's website. Funding for proposals in the issue area of diabetes will be limited to programs that are embedded in primary care medical homes or with ongoing mental health services and that have a strong likelihood of working with patients long-term (tracking data over time). Further information for proposals in the Diabetes issue area is available on the Trust's website.

For an initial conversation about proposals for the August cycle, all interested parties are asked to contact John Fulk, the Trust's Program Associate, by email at johnf@kbr.org or by phone at 866-551-0690.

An advance consultation is required before submission of a proposal and can be scheduled by contacting John. Advance consultations should be completed well before August 14th. Deadline for online submissions is August 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

HHS Requests RHYA Grant Applications

noemail@ncceh.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Funding Announcement:

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting grant applications for the Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Maternity Group Homes programs within the consolidated Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) program.

The Basic Center Program provides financial assistance to meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. Applications for the Basic Center program are due July 9. For more information, please view the funding opportunity listing on the HHS website.

The Transitional Living Program supports projects that provide long-term residential services to homeless youth ages 16 to 21 for up to 21 months. Maternity Group Homes are specialized Transitional Living Programs targeted toward pregnant and parenting homeless youth and their children. Applications for both programs are due July 10. For more information on the applications for these programs, please view the 2012 and 2013 funding announcements on the HHS website.

HUD Releases Section 811 NOFA

noemail@ncceh.org — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made available $85 million to state housing agencies to provide affordable supportive housing for extremely low-income persons with disabilities. This is the first time in the history of HUD's Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program that funding will be offered to state housing agencies that meet new eligibility criteria, including having a partnership with a state health and human services and Medicaid agency to provide essential support and services.

HUD estimates that funding from the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Demonstration will provide 2,800 new Section 811 units, more than three times the number of Section 811 units produced annually during recent years. The deadline for Section 811 PRA applications is July 31, 2012.

HUD's Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Demonstration, as well as more detailed information about the program, is posted on Grants.gov.

Technical Assistance:

The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) has a webpage dedicated to the Section 811 program. Please visit this webpage for more information about the program and to access techincal assistance materials.

Stipends for Disability Research Available

noemail@ncceh.org — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:45:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

The Disability Determination Process (DDP) Small Grant Program awards $10,000 stipends for graduate-level research on improving disability determination processes.

The DDP Small Grant Program is a one-year stipend program that allows graduate students to conduct supervised independent research on improving the efficiency and reducing the complexity of disability determination processes. Policy Research, Inc. (PRI) is pleased to announce the second round of this federally-funded stipend program.

Applicants must be master’s, doctoral, or post-doctoral-level graduate students pursuing full-time studies in accredited programs at the time of the award (Fall semester of 2012) with an academic emphasis in topics of interest to disability programs, including public health, social work, economics, occupational medicine, vocational and rehabilitation counseling, public policy and administration, sociology, psychology, education, medicine, and law.

The deadline for applications is May 31, 2012.

For more information and to apply, please visit the PRI Disability Determination Program website. Please contact PRI at ddp@policyresearchinc.org with any questions.

DOL Funds to Assist Homeless Veterans

noemail@ncceh.org — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

On Thursday, March 29, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of $15 million in grants through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to provide job training services to help homeless veterans succeed in civilian careers. DOL anticipates awarding at least 50 grants to serve approximately 9,000 veterans.

Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to state and local Workforce Investment Boards, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. Grantees will provide homeless veterans with occupational, classroom, and on-the-job training, as well as job search and placement assistance, including follow-up services.

The closing date for submissions for this grant opportunity is April 30, 2012.

Please visit the U.S. Department of Labor website to download the solicitation for grant applications.

GSK IMPACT Awards Application Released

noemail@ncceh.org — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

Are you a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing access to healthcare and setting an outstanding example?
Would you like to receive an award of $40,000 for your current, overall work?
Would you like the media to tell the story of your work in the community?
Do you want the opportunity to share best practices with other organizations that provide access to healthcare?

The GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards target community-based healthcare nonprofits in the Research Triangle Park region that provide access to healthcare for the underserved. Up to ten organizations in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Guilford, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, or Wake Counties will be awarded $40,000 each.

Please visit the GlaxoSmithKline website to review the Announcement Flyer and the Application for more details on this year’s program.

The application deadline is Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM EDT.

VA Per Diem NOFA Released

noemail@ncceh.org — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity: The U.S. Department of Veterans has announced the availability of funding for the Per Diem Only component of the Grant and Per Diem Program. Please note that capital funds are not available through this NOFA and that this NOFA is very different from previous ones, although the PDO application has not significantly changed. Through this NOFA, the VA expects to fund about 450 beds over a 3-year period for Funding Priority 1 and about 150 beds under Funding Priorities 2-4. Applicants may only apply for one funding priority and clearly indicate this priority in the cover letter. Funding priorities are: Funding Priority 1: This priority uses the Transition in Place housing model, where homeless veterans are provided with housing and supportive services. The supportive services transition out of the residence over time, not the resident. This mean that the applicant must own or lease apartments intended as permanent housing for an individual or...

Transitional Housing Grants Available for Victims of DV/SA

noemail@ncceh.org — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is seeking applications for the Transitional Housing Assistance Program. Governments, non-profits and other organizations that have a documented history of effectively serving victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking are eligible to apply. Funding can be used for housing and other services. Three year grants are available for up to $300,000.

Applications are due March 29, 2012. The Grants.gov registration deadline is March 15, 2012. The request for applications is available on the Funding Page of the National Supportive Housing Network website.

CDBG Small Cities Catalyst Program Funds Available

noemail@ncceh.org — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

The NC Department of Commerce Community Investment and Assistance Program currently has funds available in non-entitlement areas of the State which can be used for Supportive Housing. These funds are available through the NC Catalyst Program.

The Catalyst Program provides grants of up to $500,000 that can be used for a wide variety of community development activities including the construction of homeless shelters, the acquisition of land or buildings for affordable rental housing, and the rehabilitation of buildings for affordable rental housing. These funds could also be used as the required match for the Supportive Housing Development Program.

The primary purpose of the Catalyst Program is to provide grants to local governments to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate-income. Non-entitlement municipalities or counties are given the opportunity to tailor a project to meet the community development needs specific and most critical to their locality primarily for their low and moderate-income residents. This new grant program incorporates several previous CDBG programs and activities such as Housing Development, Individual Development Accounts, and Community Revitalization.

The application deadline for this grant is April 30, 2012. Please visit the NC Department of Commerce website for more information and application instructions.

DOL Workforce Innovation Fund Grant Application

noemail@ncceh.org — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Funding Opportunity:

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) for approximately $98.5 million available through the Workforce Innovation Fund to support innovative employment and training service approaches. The fund invests in programs that support, evaluate, and enhance workforce investment strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations. Entities eligible for grants from the fund include state workforce agencies, local workforce investment boards, and institutions eligible to apply for Workforce Investment Act Section 166 grants.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the DOL website to access more information about the Workforce Innovation Fund, as well tools and resources to support application development. An online tutorial for prospective applicants, “Grant Applications 101: A Plain English Guide to ETA Competitive Grants,” is available through Workforce3One.

Prospective applicants can register on www.Grants.gov to access the SGA. Additional grant information is also available at www.doleta.gov/grants.

The deadline for applications is 4 pm on March 22, 2012.

Community Organizer

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:18 GMT

Title: Community Organizer Description: The NC AIDS Action Network is seeking a team player with great interpersonal skills; strong core field organizing skills including volunteer recruitment, phone banking, canvassing, and data; and a commitment to building volunteer leadership to join us as a Community Organizer. If you love working with volunteers and the idea of building grassroots capacity to advance responsible HIV policies excites you, this position may be right for you. Your specific duties will include: Working as part of a team to build NCAAN's community organizing program; Recruiting, training, and mentoring volunteers; Organizing and managing volunteer opportunities such as outreach events, phone banks, canvasses, and data parties to help NCAAN to reach our base-building and voter registration goals; Ensuring timely updates of volunteer list and supporter database. Required Experience: To be considered for this position, you must have: ...

Communications Program Coordinator

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Title: Communications Program Coordinator Description: The NC AIDS Action Network is seeking a full-time Communications Program Coordinator to support the work of the organization. The Communications Program Coordinator must be able to use old and new media effectively to enlist support for the NCAAN mission. This important new position will facilitate the grassroots efforts of NCAAN and its partners to build the capacity of people living with HIV/AIDS to advocate for themselves. If you are a good writer, solid trainer, and really love what each next new technology helps you do, read on. If the idea of using this media not only to raise issue awareness and support, but also, to help people who have been traditionally disempowered to take control over their own issue, really, really excites you, this position might be for you. Your specific duties will include: * developing and conducting media trainings to prepare people living with HIV/AIDS and allies to give effective...

Administrative Assistant

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:34:39 GMT

Title: Administrative Assistant
Description:

Community Home Trust seeks a full time administrative assistant to support its work. Position will primarily support Property Management and Sales efforts in a small office. Position includes both challenging and routine administrative and clerical work.

Full benefits, small workplace environment. Desired hiring range is $30,000—$38,000. Community Home Trust is located in Carrboro, NC.

Required Experience:

Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong oral and written communications skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Position requires real estate, property management, or other relevant experience, and three years of recent employment in an administrative support role using most recent versions of Microsoft Office programs.

Education Required:
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time
Position reports to: Operations Manager

Contact info:

Anita Badrock (Add to Contacts)

Community Home Trust

PO Box 307

Carrboro, NC 27510

Housing Development Specialist

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:05:01 GMT

Title: Housing Development Specialist Description: This position exists to perform work in the planning and development of affordable and assisted housing and related programs. Work involves conducting planning and feasibility studies for affordable housing development and rehabilitation. Employee may prepare and implement funding proposals and coordinate efforts to fulfill program requirements. Employee researches federal, state and private foundation grant opportunities and completes housing grant applications to increase funding to increase affordable and assisted housing and related programs. Required Experience: Knowledge of subsidized housing development, urban planning, housing rehabilitation, neighborhood revitalization, urban housing and community development planning, and research techniques, methods and procedures, grant research and grant preparation skills, decision making, problem resolution, communication, and computer skills are essential. A...

Field Organizer

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:40:09 GMT

Title: Field Organizer Description: The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) is a national, nonprofit organization that helps communities create permanent housing with services to prevent and end homelessness. CSH advances its mission by providing high-quality advice and development expertise, by making loans and grants to supportive housing sponsors, by strengthening the supportive housing industry, and by reforming public policy to make it easier to create and operate supportive housing. CSH delivers its core services primarily through staff stationed in 15 states (California, Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, Vermont, Oregon, and Texas) and the District of Columbia. CSH also reaches many other communities that request assistance through its National Program staff. The Government Affairs and Innovations Team leads CSH's efforts to work with federal policymakers and their staffs, our...

NC Field Director

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:51:39 GMT

Title: NC Field Director Description: Organization Overview: America Votes works across the country with over 300 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, expand access to the ballot, coordinate issue advocacy and election campaigns, and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes has built a permanent advocacy and campaign infrastructure that provides coordination, data and targeting services to progressive organizations. Groups that are part of America Votes work on a broad range of issues including environmental protection, education, human and civil rights, women's rights, choice and labor. America Votes' strong progressive infrastructure will support our coalition partners' advocacy efforts and voter outreach in 2012. Position Description: America Votes is seeking an experienced field director. The Field Director will work directly with the State Director and partner organizations to develop electoral, issue...

Facility Utilities Staff

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:40:59 GMT

Title: Facility Utilities Staff Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Is responsible for cleaning, general repair, driving GHCCM vehicles in absence of Facilities manager for donation pick-up and providing general assistance when necessary for Cooperative Christian Ministry. ACCOUNTABILITY: Is supervised by and reports directly to the Director of Crisis Services. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Cleaning all assigned areas of the buildings and grounds as described on the GHCCM Housekeeping Checklist. 2. Maintaining the inside and outside of building and parking lot free of trash and debris. 3. General deep cleaning to include, scrubbing/buffing floors, washing windows, doors, cleaning gutters (list not all inclusive). 4. Breaking down all cardboard boxes and filling the cardboard recycle bin. 5. Washing/Drying house linens for Client Services and Clinic. 6. Drive GHCCM vehicles in absence of Facilities manager or as requested to include donation...

Calendar of Events - Home page

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:16:07 GMT

May 17: SOAR Caseworker Dialogue Group May 30-31: SOAR Caseworker Training View All Upcoming Events function validateAmount(amount){ if(amount.value.match( /^[0-9]+(\.([0-9]+))?$/)){ return true; }else{ alert('You must enter a valid donation.'); amount.focus(); return false; } } Make a donation! $

Resources for SOAR Caseworkers

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:02 GMT

NC SOAR Caseworker Dialogue Group Are you a trained SOAR caseworker? If so, join the NC SOAR Dialogue Group! You'll get new information on the SOAR process and SSA, and will be eligible to attend monthly conference calls with other SOAR trained caseworkers in North Carolina. For instructions on how to join, please visit our Dialogue Groups webpage. NC SOAR Caseworker Password-Protected Webpages We have created webpages with information that is only available to SOAR caseworkers who have attended a two-day training. If you are a trained SOAR caseworker and would like to access these pages, please send an email to soar@ncceh.org with the subject line Access SOAR Webpages. (Once you have received your password, you can view the pages after logging in to the site.) NEW!! Medical Summary Report Scorecard Do you find yourself wondering what information you should include in your Medical Summary Reports for DDS? NC...

Our Members

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:29:44 GMT

Our members are essential to the work we do. NCCEH would like to thank all of the organizational and individual members whose support and dedication contribute to our efforts to end homelessness in North Carolina. Organizational Members Bethesda Center (Winston-Salem) CASA (Raleigh) Charlotte Family Housing (Charlotte) City of Charlotte (Charlotte) Community Link (Charlotte) Cumberland County Community Development (Fayetteville) East Carolina Behavioral Health (Greenville) Easter Seals UCP (Mt. Airy) Eureka Ministry (Winston-Salem) Family Promise of Chatham County (Pittsboro) Family Promise of Moore County (Aberdeen) Genesis Home (Durham) Good Shepherd Center (Wilmington) The Haven of Transylvania County (Brevard) Homeless Initiative of Asheville/Buncombe County (Asheville) Homeward Bound of Asheville (Asheville) Hospitality House of the Boone Area (Boone) Housing for New Hope (Durham) ...

AHRMM Regional Committee

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:01:42 GMT

On this page, you will find information and materials from the AHRMM (Anson, Hoke, Richmond, Montgomery, Moore) Regional Committee of the Balance of State CoC. Please click here to view more information on the BoS CoC. AHRMM Lead Contact: Susan Bellew, Family Promise of Moore County P.O. Box 1173, Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 944-7149 susan.familypromise@gmail.com Regional Committee Meeting Schedule Date Time Location April 17, 2012 9:30 Richmond County Library, 101 West Broad Ave., Rockingham May 15, 2012 9:30 Sandhills Coalition, 1500 W. Indiana Ave., Southern Pines Regional Committee Members CoC Grantees within the Regional Committee These agencies receive HUD Continuum of Care funding for transitional housing,...

2012 Continua of Care Applications

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:54:51 GMT

Exhibit One = This collaborative portion of the application provides an overview of the CoC's membership, performance, and activities. HIC = The Housing Inventory Chart lists all the CoC's beds designated for homeless persons that were available on the night of the Point-in-Time Count. Continuum of Care Exhibit One HIC Asheville/Buncombe County view pdf Chapel Hill/Orange County Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Durham/Durham County Fayetteville/Cumberland County Gastonia/Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln Counties ...

NC SOAR Initiative

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:34:34 GMT

In order to transition a person out of homelessness, we know that one will need affordable housing, access to appropriate services and an adequate income. For many North Carolinians who are homeless, working a full-time job is not an option because of some type of disability. For these, federal disability benefits will be their ticket out of homelessness. Disability benefits, including a monthly check and health insurance, can help individuals and families access affordable housing, needed healthcare, and mental health services, as well as provide some income to help pay for living expenses. In shelters across North Carolina, we see people hoping to receive disability benefits. They are often frustrated and confused by what can be a long, disappointing process. National rates of approval for disability (SSI/SSDI) applications are approximately 35% for first time applicants. Among the homeless population, however, the approval rates are significantly less - closer...

Previous NCCEH Trainings and Institutes

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:58:36 GMT

View available materials from previous NCCEH Trainings below. Date Training Materials 05.01.12 Tuesdays @ Two: Rethinking Shelter view all 03.13.12 Tuesdays @ Two: A System in Transition - Shifting Our Priorities and Programs to End Homelessness view slides 01.10.12 Tuesdays @ Two: SSVF Grant Lessons Learned n/a 01.06.12 2012 Point-in-Time Count Training view slides 05.11.11 05.12.11 HEARTH Implementation Clinic n/a 04.05.11 Tuesdays @ Two: 100,000 Homes Campaign n/a 01.12.11 2011 Point-in-Time Count Training view slides 06.28.10 Effective HPRP Case Management view all ...

NCCEH Trainings & Institutes

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:50:28 GMT

NCCEH offers trainings on best practices in ending homelessness.

Check out Upcoming Trainings on our calendar.

View a list of our Previous Trainings with links to any available materials and follow-up information.

We also post available training materials in our Learning Library under the category "NCCEH Training Materials".

We hope to see you soon!

Balance of State Continuum of Care: Agendas and Minutes

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:21:28 GMT

Meeting Minutes, Conference Call Notes and Related Documents Date Documents Topics 5.1.12 Presentation from Steering Committee Meeting Minutes BoS CoC Action Plan BoS CoC ESG Funding Principles (final) Regional BoS and ESG meetings recap, ESG Planning Committee report, Intent to Apply Forms, CoC Action Plan, Regional Lead approval, subcommittee meetings, QPRs 4.3.12 Presentation from Steering Committee Meeting Minutes Draft of BoS CoC ESG Funding Principles Intent to Apply form, Point-in-Time Count report, ESG update, Eastpointe S+C merger and expansion, Regional Lead approval, subcommittee meetings, QPRs 3.6.12 Presentation from Steering Committee Meeting Minutes ...

Emergency Solutions Grant Program

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:23:45 GMT

We'll be updating this page as more information becomes available. Please check back soon! NC State ESG Program Important Dates Date Event Details March 2 & 9 Intro to Emergency Solutions Grants Program NC DHHS is holding a conference call to review preliminary information about changes to the State ESG program. ESG grantees and CoC leadership are invited to participate. Call 919-715-0769 to participate in the conference call. March 15 ESG meeting with CoC Reprsentatives The State ESG office is asking CoC Lead Agencies to nominate representatives to serve on an ESG planning group. The group will meet on March 13th or 15th to provide feedback on the State's Preliminary Plan. March 13 NCCEH Tuesdays @ 2 Call HEARTH, Federal Strategic Plan, Rapid Re-Housing, ESG...

2010 Shelter Survey

noemail@ncceh.org — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 29-Mar-10 3:00 PM
Expiration Date: 27-Sep-10 3:00 PM

Emergency, Transitional, and Day Shelter Providers Survey

Please take a moment to complete the following survey. Your responses will be kept confidential – all identifying information will be removed from the resulting report. Providing your agency and contact information will allow me to contact you if I have any questions when compiling the final report. Also, by providing your email address you will receive a copy of the final report.

Your responses will be used to develop training/workshops and to provide data about shelter services across the state. Thanks!

2009 Shelter Survey

noemail@ncceh.org — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 1-Oct-09 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 1-Jan-10 5:00 PM

Emergency, Transitional, and Day Shelter Providers Survey

Your responses will be used to develop training/workshops and to provide data about shelter services across the state. Thanks!

Housing and Homelessness Training Institute

noemail@ncceh.org — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

HUD is holding preliminary planning sessions for a training institute to be held in May 2009. Please take a moment to fill out the survey by clicking the yellow link above.

Release Date: 21-Nov-08 10:00 AM
Expiration Date: 19-Feb-09 10:00 AM