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 […]
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 […]
Intended Audience: Supervisory and Housing Coordination Staff at CoC Permanent Supportive Housing Projects (PSH) Description: This course will provide an overview of housing requirements in PSH CoC Projects. Topics covered will include: Housing Quality Standards (HQS), National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), Environmental Review, Lead-Based Paint, Fair Market Rents (FMR), Rent […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. How to join the meeting Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 214 927 […]
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 Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams Meeting […]
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 […]