Continuum of Care News

March 12, 2014 FY 2015 McKinney Campaign Launch Last week, the Administration released its fiscal year (FY) 2015 Budget Proposal, which included $2.405 billion for HUD's McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants - a 14 percent increase over the final FY 2014 funding level! This is great news, and a testament to the efficacy of our efforts to prevent and end homelessness in our communities. While this is a fantastic first step, the President's Budget Proposal is not law, but is meant to guide Congress as it works through the federal funding process. This year, more than ever, we need YOUR help to make this proposal a reality! With a very limited federal budget this year, we need to work to make sure McKinney receives an increase so we can continue and expand the terrific work we're doing! The President's Budget Proposal traditionally marks the beginning o...

March 12, 2014 SOAR Job Posting AmeriCorps VISTA Illinois State SOAR Coordinator Applications being accepted through April 4, 2014 The Illinois SOAR Coordinator will provide technical assistance to local communities across Illinois with SOAR planning projects and implementation, and working to develop and build sustainable capacity and infrastructure for ongoing SOAR efforts. First, the member will learn about SOAR through its methodology, training, research, and meetings with the SOAR planning team. The member will also conduct outreach and engage relevant partners statewide regarding SOAR implementation efforts. Second, the member will work to increase the presence of SOAR statewide by cultivating statewide collaborations, establishing MOUs, and conducting in-service training sessions and any other relevant training opportunities with SOAR trainers and partners to provide technical assistance to outreach workers and front line staff. L...

March 11, 2014      ISSUES   |   POLICY   |   SOLUTIONS   |   NEWS & EVENTS Forward Editor: Emanuel Cavallaro Spotlight On... Alliance Publishes Map of VA "Surge" Funding for SSVF The Alliance has published on its website an interactive map of the 78 communities that will receive a new, one time "surge" of an additional $300 million in funding over the next three years under the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The map identifies and provides details on the current state of veteran homelessness in the 78 communities, and notes the amount of funding available for prospective grantees in each community. These 78 communities are believed to have the highest need for increased funding based on number of homeless veterans, veteran population, economic levels...

Job posting. Abram Hillson Director of HMIS New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency P.O Box 18550 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-2085 Phone: 609-278-7567 Fax: 609-278-4173 https://hmis.njhmfaserv.org/ From: Kathleen Freeman [mailto:kathleen.freeman@cloudburstgroup.com] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 5:09 PM To: Abram L. Hillson Subject: Cloudburst Job Posting Hi Abram: Could you post this to the MARHMIS list serv? Cloudburst has a new positing opening up for a Junior Analyst or Analyst experienced in IDIS. Interested candidates should apply for the position via Cloudburst’s career portal.  The link to the job description is below. https://cloudburstgroup-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=52&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992273&company_id=16697&version=1&byBusinessUnit=NULL&bycountry=0&bystate=0&byRegion=&bylocation=&keywords=&byCat=&proxi...

As was mentioned on our call this morning, here is the link to the Conference Presentations -  http://www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/2014-national-family-and-youth-conference-presentations -- Paul Rossi

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . HOPWA Volunteer Request The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of HIV/AIDS Housing (OHH) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are looking for volunteers to provide feedback for an online training curriculum. The curriculum will aid service providers in improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS by providing access to employment programs including partnering with employment service providers. ODEP has contracted with IMPAQ International to evaluate the curriculum...

SOAR Learning Community Calls Our upcoming series of SOAR Learning Community Calls will focus on the administrative aspects of running a SOAR program. Those interested in expanding their SOAR role are encouraged to attend. Our first Learning Community call will be on Tuesday, March 18, 3:00-4:30pm EDT : Creating and Leading Steering Committees/Conducting Effective Meetings Description: SOAR TA Center staff will present key considerations for creating a state or local SOAR steering committee. Steering committee membership will be discussed as well as training and facilitation tips for state and local leaders on the best ways to plan and conduct meetings. Participation will be encouraged through active brainstorming and feedback. Sample agendas and discussion topics will be provided.  This call is intended for individuals who are already or are interested in serving in a leadership capacity with SOAR in their community. Click here to register *.  Once...

President Obama Proposes Historic New Investments to End Homelessness  March 4, 2014            Opening Doors  is Working: A Statement from HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Chair, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness <![if !vml]> <![endif]> As Chair of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, I'm pleased to announce that President Obama's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget clearly demonstrates the commitment of this Administration to achieve the goals of  Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness . In a time of difficult budget choices, this Administration continues to make smart investments in proven solutions. Opening Doors is working, and this budget provides historic new investments in programs that prevent and end homelessness.  Overall, the President's Budget requests $5.69 billion in homelessness programs ...