Maine Homeless Policy Committee 5/10 Meeting Materials

Linked below, please find the Maine Homeless Policy Committee materials from today's meeting, including the agenda, the April minutes (approved in today's meeting), and an updated version of the Federal and State Legislation Update. The next meeting is on Friday, June 7th at 3pm. As a reminder meetings are regularly held the Friday before the … Continue reading Maine Homeless Policy Committee 5/10 Meeting Materials

Coordinated Entry Meeting 12/22 at 11am

Here is the information for today's Coordinated Entry meeting: Fri, Dec 22, 2017 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/955706773 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 955-706-773 First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check

Important federal budget sign-on letter

Below is a message from Greg Payne from the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC) with information regarding a sign-on letter (NDD Maine Sign on Letter - FY18 Budget) to Maine’s delegation underscoring the importance of non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs, and asking that these programs be adequately funded for FY18 by continuing the bipartisan practice of … Continue reading Important federal budget sign-on letter

Maine’s Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness – Amended draft version – Feedback due 6/9

Please see the message below from Cullen Ryan regarding revisions to Maine's Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness: Attached is the latest version of Maine’s Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness for final circulation to the RIHC, RIIHC, RIIIHC, MCoC, and ESAC.  This is the revised version draft, which is close to being finalized.  Input … Continue reading Maine’s Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness – Amended draft version – Feedback due 6/9

Regional Homeless Council and CoC Action Alerts

Hi – Below please find two action alerts: The first action alert is regarding public hearings for DHHS’ Section 1115 Waiver Proposal, on 5/17 in Portland (9am Cross Insurance Arena), and 5/18 in Augusta (9am Augusta Civic Center).  The Department’s proposal is likely to affect access to health care for people experiencing homelessness.  Please see … Continue reading Regional Homeless Council and CoC Action Alerts

Urgent – Sign on letter to support Homeless Assistance Grants

Maine CoC Members (and all others subscribed to the Maine Homeless Planning site):  Please see the message below: Hi – Please forward to the RHC’s, SHC, CoC’s, ESAC, and directly to colleagues.  The deadline for this sign on letter has been extended through noon this Wednesday, July 13th.  Only seven organizations from Maine have signed … Continue reading Urgent – Sign on letter to support Homeless Assistance Grants