Please note: During the current state of emergency in California, community meetings will be held by phone and video conference only unless otherwise stated.
- Coordinated Entry Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10 am - 12 pm Zoom Meeting ID: 815 9752 8269Passcode: CES2023! Agenda - Public Folder
Housing First Solano is a coalition of service providers in Solano County working together to end homelessness.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Mini-Grant Available for Community Partners
Solano Public Health is offering a low-barrier funding opportunity (mini-grants) for community partners to support self-isolation for low-resourced individuals that test positive for COVID-19 or who are at the highest risk for the disease. This support may include (but is not limited to) temporary housing assistance (including hotel/motel stays), basic needs during the period of self-isolation including food and transportation, and PPE (personal protective equipment) such as face coverings, hand sanitizer, gloves, personal hygiene, and related supplies.
Mini-grants of up to $7,400 are available to community partners including (but not limited to) healthcare and shelter organizations to support clients with self-isolation. Organizations with more than one site may submit one application per site. Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis through May 26th, 2023.
If you are interested in applying for the mini-grant, please check out the Request For Application. For additional questions and/or to submit your application, please reach out to COVID19@SolanoCounty.com. Someone will follow up ASAP to discuss next steps.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Board Election Results
WHAT WE DO
WHO WE ARE
2022 Point-in-Time Count
The Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is part of the nationwide initiative to provide a snapshot of the number and demographics of those experiencing homelessness, based on the definition provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Executive Summary, Press Release, and Report from the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) count are available for your review.
Join the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care General Membership
We invite anyone working to address homelessness and housing in Solano County to join and be engaged with the Housing First Solano CoC! Housing First Solano is the regional planning body that coordinates the community’s policies, strategies, and activities toward preventing and ending homelessness. Through the Continuum of Care, community stakeholders engage on the issues facing Solano County’s low-income population, homeless individuals and families, as well as other at-risk populations, and become part of the solutions being offered to address those challenges.
There are multiple ways to join:
There are many ways to collaborate, participate, and stay informed about the wide range of projects and funding opportunities being pursued in the region to address poverty and homelessness. Please share the CoC website and/or email with other agencies, nonprofits, and community members that may wish to become stakeholders in solutions to ending homelessness. We hope to hear from you soon!
Housing First Solano works to end homelessness by:
- Facilitating multi-agency cooperation and coordination
- Connecting persons experiencing homelessness with housing, job, family, and medical resources
- Securing funds from the State of California, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and private organizations to end homelessness.
We invite community members to join the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care in preventing and ending homelessness in Solano County!
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
January was a busy month! Welcome and Congratulations to the new and returning Board Members and Officers of the Board.
Continuum of Care Board of Directors:
Chair - Kari Rader
Vice Chair - Tara Beasley Stansberry
Secretary - DeAndre Richard
Akon Walker
Amanda Russell
Amani Sawires
Brandon Wirth
Chris Sheridan
Colleen Berumen
Elizabeth Muniz-Palomera
Joey Carrizales
John Eckstrom
Katie Ward
Megan Freebeck
Natalie Peterson
Reggie Sironen
Samantha Meyers
Scott Mulvey
Tamara Colden
2023 Board of Directors for CAP Solano JPA
2023 Board of Directors for the Tripartite Advisory Board
The CoC is awaiting the following appointed Representatives:
Dixon, Rio Vista, and Suisun City, and an applicant for the Victim Service Provider Seat.