This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 at several locations and via GoToMeeting. Please see the agenda for details. MCOC-Agenda-1-16-20Download DRAFT-MCOC-Minutes-12-19-19Download State-and-Federal-Legislation-Update-1.7.20-1Download UNSHELTERED-QUESTIONNAIRE-real-final-draft-1-8Download
Reminder: SHC 1-14-20
This is a reminder that the Maine Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 9:30 to 12:30 at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street in Augusta. There will also be a GoToMeeting link/Call-in Number for those not able to attend in person. Please see the Agenda for details. 1.14.20-SHC-AgendaDownload 12-10-19-DRAFT-MINUTESDownload State-and-Federal-Legislation-Update-1.7.20Download Please … Continue reading Reminder: SHC 1-14-20
HUD Releases 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report
[Please note - according to this report, Maine has reduced homelessness by 16% from 2018 to 2019. However, this change is largely (maybe entirely - I have not done the math yet) due to a significant reduction in the number of BRAP Transitional Housing units/clients reported in the 2019 Point-in-Time compared to 2018. This report … Continue reading HUD Releases 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report
MCOC Board Position Nominations Still Open
The Board of Directors of the Maine Continuum of Care is opening nominations for Board membership. Nominations are reviewed by the full MCOC membership and recommendations are made to the Board. The Board then votes on the recommended nominees. If you wish to nominate someone, please be sure they are willing to commit to the … Continue reading MCOC Board Position Nominations Still Open
2020 Point-in-Time Count Training Videos, Surveys and Handouts
The following information and materials are proved to help participating agencies and volunteers prepare for and conduct this year's Point-in-Time count of people experiencing homelessness in the state of Maine later this month. If you have questions about conducting the count please contact There are two training videos available on the HMIS Training site. … Continue reading 2020 Point-in-Time Count Training Videos, Surveys and Handouts
MCOC Chair Elections Update
Of the three Nominations received for this position, two have since withdrawn. With just one remaining candidate, MCOC will hold the vote for this position at our regularly scheduled meeting on January 16th, 2020. Thank you!
MCOC Board Position Nominations Open
The Board of Directors of the Maine Continuum of Care is opening nominations for Board membership. Nominations are reviewed by the full MCOC membership and recommendations are made to the Board. The Board then votes on the recommended nominees. If you wish to nominate someone, please be sure they are willing to commit to the … Continue reading MCOC Board Position Nominations Open
FUSE and Reentry presentations from SHC
These presentations were provided at the December 10th Statewide Homeless Council meeting by Christi Staples and Terri Power from the Corporation for Supportive Housing. FUSE-overview-for-engaging-ME-SHC.12.10.2019-1Download New-England-Reentry-1Download
But wait, there’s more! two more items for the MCOC meeting this week.
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2020 is not here yet, but your 2020 meeting calendar is!
The attached list includes dates and other information for the following meetings: Maine Continuum of Care, MCOC Board of Directors, Statewide Homeless Council, and Regions 1, 2, and 3 Homeless Councils. Please keep in mind that dates/times/locations are subject to change, so keep checking back here for meeting reminders and updates, or contact the chairs … Continue reading 2020 is not here yet, but your 2020 meeting calendar is!