What we do
We partner with our members to increase coordination and find solutions to the gaps, inequities, and challenges they experience when working to reduce homelessness.
We measure and analyze data to ensure accountability throughout the system of services for those experiencing homelessness.
We write, maintain, and monitor a community-developed, countywide, 10-year Plan to End Homelessness as mandated by HUD.
We administer state and federal funding streams that mandate the use of the CoC structure.
About
The nationwide CoC concept grew from a push by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the 1990s for communities to streamline funding requests and coordinate services. In March 2024, leadership of the Calhoun County CoC transitioned from Summit Pointe to United Way of South-Central Michigan (UWSCMI).
Contact us
Our Calhoun County Continuum of Care Board of Directors
- Lee Talmage, Executive Director, Battle Creek Housing Commission
- Ellen Lassiter-Collier, S.A.F.E. Place
- Daniel Jones, Executive Director, Haven of Rest Ministries
- Anna Moss, Legal Services of South Central Michigan
- Jennifer Klempnow, PATH Services, Michigan WORKS! Southwest
- Helen Guzzo, City of Battle Creek Community Development
- Maurice Barry, Community That Cares
- Rashmi Travis, Homeless Coordinator, Easton RESA & McKinney-Vento Liaison
- Robert Elchert, SHARE Center
- Tiyanna Payne, HCHV Supervisor, Veterans Affairs
- Whitney Wardell, Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek (HARA)