RI Continuum of Care

Equity Committee Meeting
2026-01-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | RI
The Equity Committee recognizes that people served by CoC programs have different starting points and needs. Some people need more or different resources and support than others. This committee develops resources, policies, and procedures to support the RICOC, its programs, and its recipient agencies in meeting the needs of all people they serve.
Contact Information:

Co-Chair – Kelly Henry, khenry@sojournerri.org
Co-Chair – Faith Bessette, fbessette@sojournerri.org

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Meeting ID: 287 476 486 089
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Governance Committee Meeting
2025-12-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00 | RI
The Governance Committee monitors the RICoC governance structure and evaluates how well it supports the RICoC’s work. This committee recommends changes to the governance structure when needed and outlines how the RICoC Governance Charter needs to be edited to reflect their recommendations. The committee also oversees elections for the Board of Directors.
Contact Information: Chair – Michelle Wilcox, mwilcox@crossroadsri.org
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Meeting ID: 238 770 785 548
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Recipient Approval and Evaluation Committee
2025-12-22 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-24 14:30 - 16:00 | RI
The Funding Committee works with the Collaborative Applicant to design and implement a consolidated application process for Rhode Island programs and projects seeking Continuum of Care funding. The Committee reviews and evaluates the performance of recipients of CoC funding and recommends actions to be taken against poor performers. The Committee also develops and oversees the operation of grievance procedures for agencies related to RICoC funding decisions, including grievances of agencies whose applications for funding have not been approved by the RICoC.
Contact Information: CoC Planning Staff

Sarah Saint Laurent, CoC Coordinator, ssaintlaurent@rihousing.com
Rosa Felix-Pichardo, CoC Planner, rfelix-pichardo@rihousing.com

How to Join
Request the meeting link from RICoC Planning Staff.

Constituent Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | RI
The Constituent Advisory Committee consists of representatives who have lived experience of homelessness or housing instability. The committee provides feedback and policy recommendations to the CoC to ensure that those with lived experience are fully integrated into the formal decision-making structure.
To join, please request the link to the virtual meeting from the RICoC Planning Staff.
Contact Information: Staff, RICEH – Lindsay Cutler, lindsay@rihomeless.org

Board of Commissioners Meeting
2025-12-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-11-20 09:30 - 10:30 | RI
The meeting will be held at the main office of the Corporation, 44 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, Conference Boardroom. The meeting can also be accessed by interested members of the public via telephone conference call.
Dial the meeting access number: 1-866-225-4944, then press #
Enter the conference ID number: 4011341, then press #

Coordinated Entry Implementation Committee Meeting
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 | RI
The Coordinated Entry Implementation Committee collaborates with the Collaborative Applicant, HMIS Lead, CES Lead, and service providers to solicit feedback from stakeholders on the RI Statewide Coordinated Entry System (CES). The committee also monitors key performance indicators of the CE system and recommends actions to support its implementation, refinement, and ongoing performance.

Co-Chair—RICoC Board member, Michelle Taylor, mtaylor@communitycareri.org
Co-Chair—Benjamin Darby, darby@wdchoc.org
Staff, RICEH (CES Lead) – Jennifer Barrera, jennifer@rihomeless.org

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Meeting ID: 847 2217 4350

HMIS and System Performance Measures Committee Meeting
2025-12-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-11 10:30 - 12:00 | RI
The HMIS Committee plays a key role in developing performance measures and goals to evaluate Rhode Island’s overall success in ending homelessness in the State using HUD guidance. The HMIS Committee creates and updates, as needed, a privacy plan, security plan, and data quality plan for the HMIS, as well as all other policies and procedures required by regulations and notices issued by HUD.
Contact Information:

Chair – Eric Hirsch – ehirsch@providence.edu
Staff, RICEH (HMIS Lead) – Maria Vargas – mvargas@rihomeless.org

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US Meeting ID: 819 0726 9719

Management Committee Meeting
2025-12-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 | RI

Continuum of Care Program: Annual Performance Report (APR) Requirements and Uses
2025-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Current and future recipient and subrecipient agencies of CoC Program projects who are responsible for data collection, compilation, and submission of the Annual Performance Report (APR) for a CoC Program project.
Description: During this session, attendees will learn about HUD requirements for completing and submitting the required Annual Performance Report (APR) for a CoC Program project. Attendees will learn about the data sources, key data elements, and how and when to submit the APR. Staff will also review best practices for ensuring accurate and quality data is available to the project and CoC about CoC Program projects.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Pipeline Committee Meeting
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | RI
The Pipeline Committee works to strengthen the RICoC’s collaboration and connection with other systems to increase non-CoC or ESG resource investment in housing and services for households in Rhode Island experiencing homelessness.
Contact Information:
Co-Chair – Michelle Brophy, brophy@bhddh.ri.gov
Co-Chair—Charlie Thomas-Davison, ThomasDavison@wdchoc.org
How to Join
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Meeting ID: 298 655 474 736
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Local Competition Office Hours
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This session is dedicated time for current grantees and potential applicants to meet with the RICoC Planning Team to ask questions, seek guidance, or discuss any aspect of the application process.
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Meeting ID: 251 322 188 458 83
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Board Meeting
2025-12-04 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States
The RICoC Board and Membership meetings are held in person. The public may remotely view and listen to the meeting on Microsoft Teams (details below); however, people interested in participating in the meeting must be in person.
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Meeting ID: 214 927 705 605
Passcode: [REDACTED]

E-SNAPS Training for Transition Grants
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
In this session, individuals will learn how to submit a CoC Transition Grant in E-SNAPS. A Transition Application allows an existing CoC grant to change components (i.e., shift from PSH or RRH to TH or SSO) during the course of the next program year. These applications will be considered new project applications.
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Meeting ID: 232 692 593 277 40
Passcode: [REDACTED]

E-SNAPS Training for New and Renewal Grants
2025-12-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
This session will provide an overview of the E-SNAPS federal applications system. Individuals will learn how to submit a New and Renewal Grant in response to the FY2025 CoC NOFO.
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Meeting ID: 215 229 812 325 83
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Trauma-informed Supervision (for supervisors/leaders)
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Designed for leaders and supervisors, this session is particularly beneficial for those supporting teams that work in the areas of housing access, behavioral health, trauma recovery, and crisis response. Participants will leave with tools to cultivate psychological safety, foster sustainable team dynamics, and to curated a wellness-centered approach.
Description: This workshop will explore the core principles and practical strategies of trauma-informed supervision. Providing trauma-informed supervision is essential for supporting both the personal and professional development of team members. When implemented effectively, this approach enhances skill-building, strengthens accountability, promotes staff wellness, and improves overall outcomes, especially in high-impact environments.
The training will be held virtually over Zoom.
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Continuum of Care Program: Utility Allowances and Reimbursements
2025-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Current and future recipient and subrecipient agencies of CoC Program projects who are responsible for designing or implementing housing projects including calculating rent portions. This could include Directors, Program Managers, Frontline staff and fiscal office staff who are part of the project management or day to day project operations and calculating unit and tenant rent costs.
Description: During this session attendees will learn about HUD requirements for implementing utility allowances during the rental calculation and monthly payment processes. The training will cover utility allowance inclusions and exclusions, how and when to calculate a utility allowance and options for payment of utilities that are not included in a unit’s contract rent.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Rapid Re-Housing with High Acuity Households
2025-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Rapid rehousing providers
Description: This session will focus on practices for supporting households with high service needs, such as those with extremely low or fixed incomes and those requiring behavioral health support. The training will include practices for creative problem solving, assessing acuity, caseload management, and establishing key partnerships.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Credit Committee Meeting
2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:30 | RI

RICoC Combined Membership and Board Meeting
2025-11-06 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States

Continuum of Care Program Paying for Housing Units: Leasing, Operating, and Rental Assistance
2025-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Current and future recipient and subrecipient agencies of CoC Program projects who are responsible for designing or implementing housing projects. This could include Directors, Program Managers, Frontline staff and fiscal office staff who are part of the project management or day to day project operations. People who would like to better understand how participant housing costs can be funded by CoC Program awards.
Description: During this session attendees will learn how participant housing costs can be funded by CoC Program projects. The training will cover the three allowable budget line items for housing units and the allowable and unallowable activities for each type. Additionally, attendees will learn about project design elements that are impacted by the type of housing funds in the CoC Program project.This session will build upon the foundational information presented in the sessions: March 2025 “CoC: Eligible project types and eligible expenses”, October 15, 2025 “Housing Requirements for Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and Joint TH-RRH” and “October 28, 2025 Housing Requirements for Permanent Supportive Housing”. It is recommended that attendees attend the live sessions in October and/or view the training recordings if possible.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Provider Wellness
2025-11-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Providers of all levels who provide support and care to vulnerable populations.
Description: Though working in the human services field is incredibly rewarding, it is also incredibly difficult. Providers who don’t actively attend to their wellness can experience physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion. Since staff is the great resource in this field, it is vitally important that they encouraged to put own wellbeing first always. In this training, we will focus on ways staff can increase resilience to maximize work satisfaction and mitigate hazards such as burnout and vicarious.
The training will be held virtually over Zoom.
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