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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:08 GMT

January 28: Statewide Point-in-Time Count

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Resources for SOAR Caseworkers

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:47:20 GMT

Individuals who have been trained in SOAR can find resources here. NCCEH Forms NCCEH is interested in working with SOAR caseworkers to develop their skills and provide them with the recognition they deserve for their dedication to SOAR methods and for helping their clients access benefits. Individuals who complete the NC SOAR Caseworker Certification process will receive documentation that they are SOAR certified and will be added to the state list of SOAR caseworkers. Read the requirements for NC SOAR Caseworker Certification Have you completed a disability application or are you in the process? Let us know! Download the NC SOAR Outcome Reporting Tool Fill out our online NC SOAR Outcome Reporting Form here! Everything you'll need to complete one application with a client, all in one place: NC SOAR Packet SSA & DDS Forms, Applications and Important Information SSA-1696 (Appointment of a...

Neighborhood Stablization Program

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:23:20 GMT

Presentation for November 20th Call for Action: VIEW THE PDF for the 11.20.08 call with NCCEH and the NC Housing Coalition Read about it on our blog. Overview: HUD is providing $3.9 billion to communities that have been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). At least 25 percent of the funds must serve people with incomes below 50 percent of area median income. This program offers an excellent opportunity for housing and homeless assistance providers to create permanent housing and permanent supportive housing to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Who Can Apply? Eligible entities include entitlement cities and non-entitlement counties in target areas, non-profits, community development corporations, councils of government, public housing authorities, and public finance agencies in these counties: Alamance Brunswick Buncombe ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:35:42 GMT

The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness is a statewide membership nonprofit created to secure resources, encourage public dialogue, and advocate for public policy change to end homelessness.

NCCEH seeks to create alliances dedicated to changing the current system to end homelessness by addressing root causes and challenging North Carolina's acceptance of today's pervasive homelessness. Because we know this pervasive homelessness has not always existed, we know we can end it. READ MORE

Continua of Care

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:00:04 GMT

In order to coordinate activities to meet the needs of individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and apply for federal funds, community partners come together to form a continuum of care. North Carolina has 13 Continua of Care: Asheville/Buncombe Co. Anson/Moore/Montgomery/Richmond Counties Chapel Hill/Orange County Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Durham/Durham County Fayetteville/Cumberland County Gastonia/Cleveland/Gaston/Lincoln Counties Greensboro/High Point/Guilford County Northwest NC CoC Raleigh/Wake County Wilmington/Brunswick/New Hanover/Pender Counties Winston-Salem-Forsyth Co. North Carolina Balance of State CoC View a Map of North Carolina Continua of Care In North Carolina, the structure of continua vary amongst our communities. Some cities and counties assign staff to assist the continuum while other communities ask organizations to volunteer their time. View...

Policy

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:41:19 GMT

NCCEH is committed to working for the legislative and programmatic changes that are essential to ending homelessness. Here you can find information about current legislative issues, how they impact you, and how you can make a difference.

To access more information on using your voice to impact change, visit our Advocacy page.

For information on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and how you can impact the plan for North Carolina, click here.

Website Help

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:39:03 GMT

Our website provides special features for NCCEH members and site users.

To learn more about these features and how to use them, view this pdf of Website Help for NCCEH Members.

Topics include:

Login
Edit Your Profile
Join a User Group
Create a Directory Listing
Create a Job Posting
Create an Article in our Learning Library
Register for an Event
Add a Calendar Event
And Much More!

Other Help Files:

Point-in-Time Count Resources

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:33:31 GMT

Point-in-Time Counts are conducted in order to try to ascertain how many people are homeless in our communities. The count is conducted within a 24 hour period and gathers information about persons experiencing homelessness on one given night.

The point-in-time provides a snapshot of who is homeless over the course of a year. During the count, staff and volunteers gather data such as demographic information (including gender and race), causes of homelessness, where persons are sleeping, and subpopulation information (such as veterans, victims of domestic violence, etc.).

Point-in-Time count data from across the state is compiled by the NC ICCHP.

View Resources on How to Conduct a Point-in-Time Count

NC SOAR Initiative

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:32:00 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...

NCCEH Dialogue Groups

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:23:54 GMT

Our Dialogue Groups offer NCCEH members the chance to share ideas and ask questions of other members who are working on similar issues. This is a great way to network and learn from colleagues from across the state. Current Dialogue Groups: Discharge Planning This group is continuing the honest conversation about institutional discharge into homelessness that was started at our Stopping the Revolving Door trainings. Ten-Year Plan Coordinators This group is for coordinators who are currently implementing plans. Permanent Supportive Housing Developers This group is for housing providers and advocates with an interest in PSH development. ...

NCCEH Trainings & Institutes

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:20:38 GMT

NCCEH offers trainings on best practices in ending homelessness.

Check out our Upcoming Trainings

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 NCCEH Training Materials Category.

We hope to see you soon!

Becoming a Member of NCCEH

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:13:58 GMT

Benefits to NCCEH Members Play an active role in developing a vision for our state through participation in NCCEH Dialogue Groups Become part of a network of service providers, advocates, concerned citizens and policy makers committed to ending homelessness Receive a discount at NCCEH-sponsored trainings and events Receive information on best practices, federal and state policy updates, and helpful information on how to maximize funding and create awareness in your community Help shape our projects and legislative agenda There are two types of NCCEH Members: Individual and Corporate (for Organizations) Individual Memberships Homeless/Low Income $5 Student $15 ...

Our Board

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:12:35 GMT

Terry Allebaugh, Board Chair
Housing for New Hope, Durham

Rob Weigle, Vice-Chair
Homeless Helping Homeless, Charlotte

Karen Montaperto, Treasurer
Charlotte Emergency Housing, Charlotte

Amy Sawyer, Secretary
The Homeless Initiative of Asheville/Buncombe, Asheville

Christine Achre
Achre Consulting, Winston-Salem

Kristi Case

Smoky Mountain Center, Sylva

Carson Dean

Uptown Shelter, Charlotte

Teri Hairston
United Way of Forsyth, Winston-Salem

Katrina Knight
Good Shepherd Center, Wilmington

Amy Modlin
Eastern Carolina Behavioral Health LME, Greenville

Annette Parker
Housing for New Hope, Durham

Jon Sarver
Sarver Housing Group, Asheville

Our Staff

Denise Neunaber
Executive Director

Susanna Birdsong

Program Director

Nancy Holochwost

Communications Coordinator

Jennifer Spellmeyer

NCSU Social Work Intern

Our Office Number:

(919) 755-4393

Our Address:

P.O. Box 27692
Raleigh, NC 27611

Conducting a Point-in-Time Count

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:18:37 GMT

Conducting a point-in-time count is important to all communities. The count is a tally of who is homeless on a given night and provides a snapshot of who experiences homeless throughout the year. The Point-in-Time Count is a one day, statistically reliable, unduplicated count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families in the county. It is required that communities applying to use HUD Continuum of Care funding to serve the homeless do a count each year in the last week of January. Communities will also be conducting a bed inventory of housing dedicated to homeless individuals and families. The North Carolina Interagency Council on Coordinating Homeless Programs (ICCHP) is coordinating this statewide one-night count in North Carolina on January 28, 2009. What time is the count? It's best to set a 24 hour period of time for a count. This year's count will begin at 6pm on January 30th and end at 6pm on January 31st. On the night of the 30th, have...

SOAR Essentials

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:01 GMT

SOAR Essentials Powerpoint

For Community Partners

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:49:37 GMT

The success of the SOAR program is credited not only to the dedicated caseworkers who help clients to complete applications, but to communities and institutions that support caseworkers and agencies in their work. Community support and investment is critical to maintaining a sustainable, successful program.

As communities across North Carolina begin to implement strategic SOAR initiatives, we're here to help! Contact Susanna Birdsong at susanna@ncceh.org or 919-755-4393 for more information and to plan a community SOAR meeting.

NOTICE:

NCCEH is now working with communities to schedule SOAR Essentials Trainings, a 4 hour abbreviated version of the SOAR training for support staff and supervisors. If you would like schedule a SOAR Essentials training in your area, please let us know: soar@ncceh.org.

Resources for Community SOAR Initiatives:

10 Steps to a SOAR Initiative

Starting a Community SOAR Project (powerpoint presentation)

Working with Hospitals

SOAR Initiative Critical Components

Upcoming SOAR Trainings

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:45:38 GMT

SOAR’s Stepping Stones to Recovery Training A Case Manager’s Training Curriculum for Assisting Adults Who Are Homeless with Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Applications Sponsored by: The NC Interagency Council on Coordinating Homeless Programs Scheduled SOAR Trainings: Date Location Local Sponsor Cost Application Oct 1-2 Greensboro, NC Guilford Co. Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness $20/ NCCEH members $35/ non-members more info apply now Oct 21-22 Greenville, NC East Carolina Behavioral Health $20/ NCCEH members $35/ non-members more info apply now Dec 2-3 ...

Homeless and Looking for Help?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:59:37 GMT

While NCCEH does not provide services or housing, we've created this list of resources to assist you. Looking for housing or temporary shelter? www.nchousingsearch.org is a web-based listing of affordable rentals in North Carolina maintained by the NC Housing Finance Agency. The North Carolina Housing Coalition maintains this list of affordable housing and shelter by county. Other housing resources, such as financial assistance & counseling, information on Section 8 and Public Housing, housing for persons with special needs and foreclosure prevention can also be found on the NC Housing Coalition's website. Looking for access to Mental Health Services? Visit North Carolina's Div of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services Looking for food? In Wake County there is North Raleigh Ministries , Catholic Parish Outreach and Urban Ministries. Elsewhere in North Carolina: Food...

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:39:22 GMT

EVENT CANCELED Success in a Time of Change The North Carolina Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs presents North Carolina's Conference on Homelessness November 17 & 18, 2008 Jane S. McKimmon Center Raleigh, NC The ICCHP's 2008 Conference on Homelessness has been canceled. The NC Department of Health and Human Services has found it necessary to cancel this year's conference because of immediate cuts due to the severe budget crisis facing state government at this time. Refunds: All paid registrants will automatically receive a refund. Future Trainings: The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness remains committed to ensuring that providers receive the essential training and resources that were to be covered at the conference. In the next few weeks, NCCEH will work with scheduled conference presenters to create a new virtual curriculum to allow you to increase your knowledge and skills. In...

2008 ICCHP Award Nominations

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:52:56 GMT

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NC Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs Awards for Excellence In 1997, the Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs (ICCHP) initiated awards to recognize individuals, organizations, foundations, corporations, and congregations that have made significant contributions to the homeless people of North Carolina through the sponsorship, operation, support or involvement in programs benefiting homeless people. The award categories are as follows: Sandra Wells Peterson Outstanding Professional Advocate Award Outstanding Community Impact Award Outstanding Congregation Award Outstanding Corporation Award Outstanding Volunteer Award Outstanding Personal Achievement Award Nominations must be received no later than Friday, October 24, 2008. To begin the nomination process, fill out the nomination form and submit it electronically here. There are also some additional documents that...