News
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People Experience Homelessness, They Aren’t Defined By It
The words we use to describe people powerfully affect our attitudes and assumptions about them. As advocates for people with disabilities have learned, labels generate strong emotional reactions that can create barriers to understanding and reinforce stereotypes.
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NOW AVAILABLE: FY 2017 CoC Program NOFA
HUD has released its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) establishing the funding criteria for the FY 2017 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. HUD is making available approximately $2 billion in Fiscal Year 2017 for the CoC Program.
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SBA disaster loan deadline in Mississippi approaching
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses, private nonprofit groups, homeowners and renters in Mississippi of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by tornadoes, wind, rain, lightning and flooding on April 30.
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Farewell Message from Ann Oliva
“Ten years ago I came to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a young homeless services provider to head up the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS). It was my dream job – one I never imagined I would have. ”
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Now Available: 2018-2019 CoC Project Application
MS Balance of State CoC is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Continuum of Care funding cycle! This funding will renew/fund projects that have end dates in 2018 and continue through 2019. Both renewals and reallocated projects must complete the application.
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Trump Administration Proposes 2018 HUD Budget
This press release originally appeared on the HUD.gov website. HUD No. 17-041 (202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASE Tuesday May 23, 2017 TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES 2018 HUD BUDGET Spending plan will preserve support for 4.5 million HUD-assisted households WASHINGTON – The Trump Administration today announced the proposed 2018 Budget for the U.S. Department of Housing and…
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Get Prepared for the 2017 Continuum of Care Program NOFA
The release of the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) registration notice often marks a stressful time for communities. It begins the process of rigorous examination of data, assessment of priorities, and ultimately the need to make tough decisions at the program and system level.
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APPLY NOW: 2017-2018 CoC Membership Dues
Our current membership year will end June 30, 2017. Current member agencies/individuals and potential new members must apply for membership for the period of July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018. To apply/re-apply for membership, all agencies (current & new members) must complete our online CoC Membership Application.
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HUD Releases 2017 HMIS Data Standards Data Dictionary
HUD has recently released the 2017 HMIS Data Dictionary, which documents the requirements for the programming and use of all HMIS systems and comparable database systems, effective October 1, 2017.
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Register Now for MHC’s 2017 ESG Program Application Workshop
Mississippi Home Corporation will be hosting its annual ESG Program Application Workshop at the following date and location: