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2018 East Central Homeless Connect
During the 2018 Point-In-Time Count, the Balance of State will partner with advocates of the Central Homeless Coalition to offer the Central Homeless Connect to the homeless community in Meridian, MS. During this event, homeless participants will be able to meet with various agencies serving the homeless population, receive a meal and take a wellness…
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Obama Administration Announces Nearly 50 Percent Decline in Veteran Homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) today announced the number of veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States has been cut nearly in half since 2010.
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2016 PIT Count Distribution Map
The CoC has released a graphic distribution map to display the results of the 2016 PIT Count.
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JUST RELEASED: FY 2016 CoC Program NOFA
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) establishes the funding criteria for the FY 2016 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. HUD is making available approximately $1.9 billion in Fiscal Year 2016 for the CoC Program.
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Criteria and Benchmark for Achieving the Goal of Ending Chronic Homelessness
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness has just released criteria and benchmark for achieving the goal of ending chronic homelessness. The criteria and benchmark are intended to help communities build and fine-tune robust, coordinated systems to ensure that people experiencing chronic homelessness are on a path to permanent housing with tailored supportive services as…
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NOW AVAILABLE: 2016 CoC Annual Report
concerning the business, initiatives, and events of the Mississippi Balance of State. See the report below
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HUD Announces Additional Funding for Homeless Programs in Mississippi
Earlier today, Secretary Julián Castro announced $355 million to more than 1,200 local homeless housing and service programs across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This funding includes $725,424 to support 7 local homeless housing and service programs in Mississippi. These Continuum of Care (CoC) grants support the Obama Administration’s efforts…
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REGISTER NOW: CoC Annual Membership Meeting – June 9th
The Mississippi Balance of State Continuum of Care (MS BoS CoC) will hold an Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2016 starting at 10 AM. This meeting will include presentations as well as an introduction to the CoC Coordinated Entry Systems Implementation. To register for the event, scroll to the form below or click…
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HUD Awards $4.7M For Local Homeless Programs in Mississippi
JACKSON, MS – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro today awarded $4,718,822 to support 27 local homeless housing and service programs in Mississippi.
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2016 PIT Count: Today is the day!
The 2016 Point-In-Time Count is happening all this week January 25th-29th across the Balance of State. The reference period for the count will be January 25th @ 12AM until January 26th @ 12AM. The MS Balance of State CoC wants to adequately supply all volunteers with sufficient resources to have a successful and thorough count. Surveys & forms, links, videos, and…