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Guilford County CoC Newsletter
December 24th-January 7th, 2025
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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! And January 1st for New Years Day *
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PIT Donation/Volunteer Subcommittee Meeting: 12/30/2024 at 2:00pm
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PIT Planning Committee Meeting: 12/31/2024 at 10:00AM
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DEI/JEDI-B Committee Meeting: 12/31/2024 at 1:00pm
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CoC Board/Executive Meeting: 1/06/2025 at 11:00am
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HMIS Training: 1/06/2025 at 2:00pm - https://us02web.zoom.us
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Quarterly VI-SPDAT Training: 1/07/2025 at 1:00pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
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PIT Location/Site Verification Subcommittee Meeting: 1/07/2025 at 10:00am
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PIT Data Subcommittee: 1/08/2025 at 4:00PM
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CoC Membership Meeting: 1/09/2025 at 9:30AM
Committee Meeting Dates:
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PIT Donation/Volunteer Subcommittee Meeting: 12/30/2024 at 2:00pm
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PIT Planning Committee Meeting: 12/31/2024 at 10:00AM
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PIT Location/Site Verification Subcommittee Meeting: 1/07/2025 at 10:00am
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PIT Data Subcommittee: 1/08/2025 at 4:00PM
Check out our new video! Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested:
PIT Information Video
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.
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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2024 Annual CAPER: Please note, after the beginning of the year, we will be notifying you that your annual CAPER(s) are due for your 2024 ESG programs. These CAPER(s) will be uploaded directly to Sage. You do not need access to Sage in order to submit the CAPER(s); you will receive an email directly from Sage with a link to complete the upload. The upload must be in CSV format. Sage will only send this email to one person; it cannot be sent from Sage to multiple people in your organization. If you receive the email, but you are not the one who will be completing the upload, please forward to the correct person. Please continue to check these weekly emails for additional information and details regarding this process.
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December Webinar and Office Hours: Please see slides attached. You can listed to the recording here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8149466279729722287
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Office holiday closures: The NC ESG Office will be closed December 24-26 and January 1.
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Out of Office: Lisa will be out of office December 21 – January 1, returning on January 2.
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January Webinars: As we do each year, we will hold multiple webinars to get you ready for the 2025 program year. There are two sessions for each webinar; you only need to attend 1 session for each topic. The sessions are duplicates to give multiple opportunities for all to attend.
- ESG Introduction and Hot Topics
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ESG Client File Webinar – Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter
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ESG Client File Webinar – Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention
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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
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
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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Coordinated Entry Meetings/Trainings Schedule
January 2025
- 1/16/2025 at 3:30PM: Coordinated Entry Committee Meeting
February 2025
**The CloudBurst Group will likely be on-site for a second Coordinated Entry training in February.
March 2025
- 3/20/2025 at 3:30PM: Coordinated Entry Committee Meeting
 Coordinated Entry Systems allow Continuums of Care to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and provision of referrals. Please utilize the coordinated entry pass and client referral form provided by Partners Ending Homelessness.
Coordinated Entry Pass and Coordinated Entry Client Referral Form
DOORWAY PROGRAM
Doorway 2024-2025 Referral
VI-SPDAT-Single Adults
NC 504 2021 ROI
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Upcoming Events & Announcements |
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Additional announcements and flyers can be found on the CoC website here.
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:
Out of the Garden
Fresh Mobile Markets bring healthy foods to families in need.
These food distributions are supported by donations. To know how you can get involved or to see a list of all mobile markets, follow the link below:
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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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