Today, HUD issued a memorandum providing regulatory waivers of certain Continuum of Care (CoC), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), and Consolidated Plan requirements to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to provide additional supports to individuals and families eligible for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA assistance who are economically impacted by COVID-19.
Mississippi Home Corporation’s Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In order to comply with recommendations from the Mississippi State Department of Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mississippi Home Corporation will remain closed to the public until further notice. Drop off hours for deliveries and payments will be from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. MHC employees will be working remotely and can be reached … Continue reading Mississippi Home Corporation’s Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
An Introduction to Human Trafficking for Housing Providers Webinar – March 26, 2020 – 3:00 PM EDT
Registration is now open for the An Introduction to Human Trafficking for Housing Providers webinar presented by the Freedom Network Training Institute Housing Training and Technical Assistance Project.
VA Releases Grant and Per Diem Program NOFAs
On February 18, 2020, VA's GPD Program published a NOFA in the Federal Register. This NOFA provides approximately $40 million in funding for eligible organizations to provide transitional housing beds utilizing the TIP housing model for Veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.
HUD Awards Nearly $2.2 Billion To Local Homeless Programs
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced nearly $2.2 billion in grants to support thousands of local homeless assistance programs across the nation.
HUD Releases 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report
WASHINGTON - Today (Tuesday, 1/7/20), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress.
2020 HMIS Data Standards Begin on October 1, 2019
The HMIS Data Manual supports data collection and reporting efforts of HMIS Lead Agencies, CoCs, HMIS Lead Agencies, HMIS System Administrators, and HMIS Users to help them understand the data elements that are required in an HMIS to meet participation and reporting requirements established by HUD and the federal partners.
VOCM to Host Case Management Conference
Voice of Calvary Ministries is preparing to host its first ever case management conference in November! The conference theme is entitled: "Case Management to Self-Sufficiency".
MS Home Corp: Notice of Funding Availability National Housing Trust Fund Program
The Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) announces the availability of $2,700,000 for the purpose of developing affordable rental housing under the Housing Trust Fund(HTF) program.
Press Release: Mississippi Balance of State Seeks Applicants for HUD Homeless Program Funding In 2020-2021
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Download PDF Version Here) The Mississippi Balance of State CoC (BoS), a group whose membership includes the majority of homeless service providers in Mississippi, is conducting a funding application competition. The BoS’s target area includes all the state, excluding the Jackson Urbanized area and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The BoS … Continue reading Press Release: Mississippi Balance of State Seeks Applicants for HUD Homeless Program Funding In 2020-2021