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Guilford County CoC Newsletter
December 10th-December 24th, 2024
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We are excited to update you about what is going on within our community!
Together we can make a difference and end homelessness in Guilford County.
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Guilford County CoC: Important Dates |
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Below is the schedule of the upcoming Guilford County CoC meetings. Meetings will be held virtually unless otherwise indicated. Zoom links will be provided for the CoC Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Membership meetings prior to each meeting. Please contact infoCoC@guilfordcountync.gov with any questions. You can access the CoC Calendar, which includes various meeting and event dates, HERE.
*Guilford County Offices will be closed on December 24th - December 26th for Christmas! *
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MCAH In-Person Trainings: 12/10/2024 at 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm
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PIT Data Subcommittee: 12/11/2024 at 12:00PM
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CoC Membership Meeting: 12/12/2024 at 9:30AM - https://www.zoomgov.com
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Coordinated Entry Case Conferencing Call: 12/12/2024 at 3:00PM
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PIT Donation/Volunteer Subcommittee Meeting: 12/16/2024 at 2:00pm
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Guilford County CoC Homelessness Data Briefing: 12/16/2024 at 2:00pm
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PIT Planning Committee Meeting: 12/17/2024 at 10:00AM
- PIT Location/Site Verification Subcommittee Meeting: to follow
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CoC JEDI-B Committee: 12/17/2024 at 1:00pm
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*CoC Called Membership and Board Meeting: MUST ATTEND TO APPROVE WRITTEN STANDARDS: 12/18/024 at 9:00am -https://www.zoomgov.com
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Bi-Weekly Street Outreach (In-Person): 12/19/2024 at 9:30 AM
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Coordinated Entry Case Conferencing Workgroup: 12/19/2024 at 3:00pm
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Coordinated Entry Committee Meeting: 12/19/2024 3:30pm
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HMIS/Data Committee Meeting: 12/20/2024 at 9:30am
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National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day High Point Resolution: 12/16/2024 at 5:30pm
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National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day High Point Event: 12/17/2024 at 6:00pm
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National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Greensboro Event: 12/18/2024 at 5:15pm
Committee Meeting Dates:
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PIT Data Subcommittee: 12/11/2024 at 12:00PM
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PIT Donation/Volunteer Subcommittee Meeting: 12/16/2024 at 2:00pm
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PIT Planning Committee Meeting: 12/17/2024 at 10:00AM
- PIT Location/Site Verification Subcommittee Meeting: to follow
Volunteers are required to attend training before participating in the PIT Count. If you are interested in volunteering, please register at: Point In Time 2025 GivePulse and then email infoCoC@guilfordcountync.gov to register for one of the available trainings below. Space is limited.
12/19/2024, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Oakwood Community Development Corporation High Point
1/6/2024, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Department of Social Services High Point
1/13/2025, 10:30am-12:30pm Department of Social Services Greensboro
1/15/2025, 10:30am-12:30pm Department of Social Services Greensboro
If you are interested in being a part of any of these committees or participating in the PIT Count, please email elewis@guilfordcountync.gov
See the City of Greensboro news or social media for activation of a White Flag Shelter.
Activation of 'White Flag' occurs when the actual or "feel like" temperature is at least 32 degrees for two or more hours. A 'White Flag' can also be activated when the weather forecast or current conditions include winter weather event causing freezing precipitation, extended below-freezing temperatures, and/or wind concerns, which may impact homeless encampments.
Day Centers:
The Hope Center, 360 W Gate City Blvd: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 7:30am-11:00am
Interactive Resource Center, 407 E Washington St: 8am-3pm Monday-Friday
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HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition & NC Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Updates |
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There are no updates at this time.
Updates:
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2025 Contracts: If you have not signed your contract, please sign as soon as possible so we can have them fully executed prior to the start of the program year. Contracts have been sent through DocuSign; only the authorized signer for your agency will receive the email from DocuSign for signature. When you receive your contract, please review for accuracy, and notify our office if any corrections are needed. If no changes are needed, please sign, and return to our office.
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December Webinar and Office Hours: We will not hold a webinar or office hours in November. Our next webinar/office hours will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 9:30. The topic will be “Preparing for 2025: ESG Overview and Updates”. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6061196829852012635.
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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and
Survivor Housing Community Conversations |
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Last year, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2022 Foundations for Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Webinar Series provided detailed, foundational knowledge about implementing VAWA and survivor-centered housing practices.
VAWA and Survivor Housing Community Conversations will continue in 2024 through a series of discussions about successfully implementing VAWA and survivor-centered housing at the system, project, and human levels. Each conversation will feature a diverse panel of system leaders, project staff, and people with lived experiences from both the homelessness response and victim services worlds. Please click here for additional information. |
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Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Announcements |
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The following announcements are shared on behalf of
Partners Ending Homelessness, the HMIS Lead for the Guilford County CoC
NC 504 HMIS Policies and Procedures were adopted on 8/8/2024. This document can be found on the CoC website and CoC Member Portal. Partners Ending Homelessness will continue providing HMIS Policies and Procedures Highlights Trainings.
HMIS Training & Office Hours
We're thrilled to unveil the exciting lineup for our HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) trainings! In our commitment to providing top-notch technical assistance and support, all sessions will be conducted virtually for your convenience. Whether you're a seasoned user or new to the system, there's something valuable for everyone. Training topics include Project Setup, Confidentiality and Privacy, Best Practices, and much more!
Upcoming Schedule
December 2024
- 12/10/2024 - MCAH In-Person Trainings
- 9:00AM – 12:00PM: Data Quality – This session is open to all End Users and Agency Administrators. It will be held at the Shirley T. Frye YWCA in Greensboro (1807 E. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro).
- 1:00PM – 4:00PM: Agency Administrator Roundtable – This session is open to all Agency Administrators. It will be held at the Shirley T. Frye YWCA in Greensboro (1807 E. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro).
- 12/16/2024 - CoC Data Briefing - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85240187346
January 2025
Beginning in February 2025, we will adhere to the following schedule unless a holiday/office closure requires rescheduling:
TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Our team can provide one-on-one and group database training to HMIS users at homeless service provider agencies. Training opportunities and technical assistance can be made available in-person or virtually. Our team also provides training materials to agency administrators at each homeless service provider agency.
Schedule a training or meeting with our HMIS Team Lead/Lead System Administrator here: https://calendly.com/hmis-piy
Make sure to complete your annual HMIS certifications by visiting the HMIS Learning Center
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Coordinated Entry & Housing Assistance |
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Community Workshops & Trainings |
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Workshops & Trainings by The Kellin Foundation
The Kellin Foundation hosts a range of workshops and training sessions, offering essential crisis response skills, insights into mental health trends, and more. These opportunities are beneficial for everyone in the community, especially those in public service roles! Check out the following dates and click the link below to discover and sign up for our upcoming trainings, workshops, and meetings at Kellin Foundation!
- December 11th: Wellness Class-Self-Love for the Holidays
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Upcoming Events & Announcements |
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Additional announcements and flyers can be found on the CoC website here.
Tuesday, December 17th Christ Wesleyan, is having a luncheon for the clients that come to the Hope Center. It will be a sit-down luncheon for our friends and they will have a menu to select what they would like to order.
Time:12:00pm-2:00pm
Address: 2400 S. Holden Road and it is across from Smith High School. The luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall.
You Can Get Free At-Home HIV Tests Every 3 Months Until 2027
“You can order up to two HIV self-tests for free if you live in the US (including Puerto Rico) and are age 17 or older, thanks to a CDC-funded program called Together TakeMeHome that launched in 2023.
It’s super easy to fill out the form, and once you receive your test in the mail, all you have to do is swab your gums and wait 20 minutes for your results, which you can read in the privacy and comfort of your home. Plus, you can also order another round of tests every three months until 2027.
The agency mailed about 440,000 tests in the first year, according to a recent CDC report. About 40,000 people who ordered a kit had never been tested for HIV before, and of those, 151 reported testing positive.”----https://www.self.com/story/free-hiv-self-tests
Free Wellness Screenings
Friendly Pharmacy has partnered with partner with Cone Health to offer free wellness screenings. This is a critical move towards improving the health of our entire community, especially in areas where access to healthcare can be challenging.
These important wellness screenings help identify serious health conditions like cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
- Take advantage of this proactive health initiative to help:
- Increase access to preventative screenings in our community
- Enhance public health awareness and prevention
- Help our patients identify potential health issues early, leading to better health
- Support community members in managing their health proactively
Click the link to register your or your family members for free.
Guilford County Department of Public Health offers a fixed mobile clinic
Service Hours
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Each Tuesday 1100 E Wendover Ave. Greensboro NC
- 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Each Thursday 501 E Green Dr. High Point
Emergency Response Resources:
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Keep us informed
Please email any announcements, news, events, or updates that you would like included in the newsletter to infoCoC@guilfordcountync.gov by Friday at 12:00PM.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the Guilford County CoC!
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