TTA Network Message Dear Colleague, On November 28, 2018 from 3-4 p.m. ET, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will present "Runaway Youth Prevention." This webinar coincides with National Runaway Prevention Month. This webinar will address current emerging needs, discuss recent initiatives and legislation, and highlight the importance of law enforcement involvement in … Continue reading Runaway Youth Prevention Webinar
MCOC Tri-Chair Election – Call for VOTES!
The Maine Continuum of Care is electing a new Tri-Chair to serve a three year term of office. There are two excellent candidates vying for the position: Veronica Ross, of The Opportunity Alliance, and William (Bill) Higgins, of Homeless Voices for Justice. Each has submitted a brief statement, below, for your consideration. Only MCOC member … Continue reading MCOC Tri-Chair Election – Call for VOTES!
Updated Agenda for MCOC 11-15-18
Here is an updated agenda for the MCOC meeting this Thursday. One new item added: York County Shelter Programs, Inc. is requesting a change of use for their project at 105 Garland Road in West Newfield. MCOC-Agenda-11-15-18 Change of use for Angers Farm
Reminder: SHC Meeting 11-13-18
This is a reminder that the Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street in Augusta. There is also a call-in option for those not able to attend in person. Minutes here are from September. October minutes will be posted after they are approved. SHC Agenda 11.13.18 … Continue reading Reminder: SHC Meeting 11-13-18
Reminder: MCOC Meeting 11-15-18
This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00. Please see the agenda for details, including video conferencing locations and a call in number. MCOC-Agenda-11-15-18 DRAFT 10-18-18 MCOC Minutes
Accepting Nominations for MCOC Tri-Chair Position
The Maine Continuum of Care is currently accepting nominations to fill a Tri-Chair position. The MCOC will do their best to maintain equal representation of the three regions (Southern, Central, and Northern) for the tri-chair positions. Currently we are accepting nominations to fill the remainder of the term for the Region 1 Chair. Standard terms are … Continue reading Accepting Nominations for MCOC Tri-Chair Position
Additional items for today’s MCOC
Vicky Dute from MaineHousing will be discussing the Supportive Housing Repair Program. The following link will bring you to the guide: http://www.mainehousing.org/docs/default-source/development/2018-supportive-housing-repair-program-guide.pdf And, in preparation for the 2019 Point-In-Time Count, here are a list of Outreach Leads 2019 and a PIT Count Outreach Lead Description- 2019
Reminder: MCOC 10-18-18
This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 1:00PM to 3:00 PM. Please see the agenda for a list of video conferencing locations. Please use the call-in option only if you cannot make it to one of the video sites. MCOC will be accepting … Continue reading Reminder: MCOC 10-18-18
SHC Meeting October 9, 2018
This is a reminder that the Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street in Augusta. There is also a call-in option for those not able to attend in person. Minutes here are from June and July, there was no SHC meeting in August. September minutes will … Continue reading SHC Meeting October 9, 2018
Introduction to Hope Harbor Feasibility Study – Repurposing Cruise Ships for Housing
Hope Harbor Information posted at the request of Ken Capron. What: Planning a Feasibility Study on Repurposing Cruise Ships for Homeless Housing, Affordable Housing, Workforce Housing, Immigrant Housing and related Social Services, Education, Job Training and more. Where: Room 24 in the dungeons of Portland City Hall (Halloween is just a month away!) When: 1:00 … Continue reading Introduction to Hope Harbor Feasibility Study – Repurposing Cruise Ships for Housing