August 2, 2019
CoC Program Competition Timeline
Due Date Task Responsible Party 8/9/19 Local Project Applications released CoC Staff 8/23/19 Local and E-Snaps Applications Due Applicants 8/27/19 Funding Review Committee Meetings – […]
July 2, 2019
Open Call for New Members
The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness is a community collaborative that is actively working on systems change in the area of homelessness and affordable housing. The goal of […]
April 27, 2019
Request for Qualifications
Lead Agency for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project On behalf of the Youth Committee, please review the attached Request for Qualifications if your agency is interested in applying for the Lead […]
April 26, 2019
Notice of Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Steering Council of the Grand Rapids/Wyoming/ Kent County Continuum of Care will be held at Heart of West Michigan United Way on May 3rd at […]
November 19, 2018
Fulton Manor
FULTON MANOR AS A PROPOSED EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE MEET US AT 1450 E FULTON ST | DECEMBER 3 FROM 4-7PM We invite […]
January 31, 2018
Point in Time Count
Today is the annual national Point in Time (PIT) Count of those experiencing homelessness. This day has been a long standing measure of homelessness across the country, however it tells […]
January 16, 2018
Seeking Proposals for Evaluation
The Coalition is currently seeking proposals from providers with knowledge of Coordinated Entry systems to provide an evaluation of the Kent County Coordinated Entry system. The deadline for submission is […]
November 2, 2017
Advocacy and Housing
Blog Post by Jesica Vail, Program Manager of the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness Yesterday I joined a panel conversation to speak to social work students about the […]
March 29, 2017
Housing First Overview
What is Housing First, and why do people keep talking about it? This great (and short) video gives an excellent overview!
January 13, 2017
Funding Awarded in 2017
Over $5.5 million dollars have been awarded to continue efforts to end homelessness in Kent County through the 2017-2018 grant cycle. These grants are continued funding to projects already operating […]