Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow
2025-06-12 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Intended audience: Anyone who works in the homeless response system to attend, particularly anyone providing direct services with clients, and their supervisors.
Description: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is “a particular way of talking with people about change and growth to strengthen their own motivation and commitment.” This 90-minute webcast will provide an overview of the core concepts and key ingredients of MI as they apply to providing housing and support services.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Management Committee Meeting
2025-06-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-12 15:00 - 16:00
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 #

Credit Committee Meeting
2025-06-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-06 09:30 - 10:30

Constituent Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-06-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-15 12:00 - 13:00
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

Recipient Approval and Evaluation Committee
2025-06-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-07-28 14:30 - 16:00
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.

Governance Committee Meeting
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-22 13:00 - 14:00
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
How to Join
Click here to join the meeting over Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 238 770 785 548
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Board of Commissioners Meeting
2025-06-26 09:30 - 10:30

Equity Committee Meeting
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 11:00
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

How to Join
Click here to join the meeting over Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 287 476 486 089
Passcode: [REDACTED]

HMIS and System Performance Measures Committee Meeting
2025-07-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-12 10:30 - 12:00
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

How to Join
Click here to join the meeting over Zoom
US Meeting ID: 819 0726 9719

Coordinated Entry Implementation Committee Meeting
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:30
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

How to Join Meeting
Click here to join the meeting over Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84722174350
Meeting ID: 847 2217 4350

RICoC Board Meeting
2025-07-10 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.
How to join the meeting
Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 214 927 705 605
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Outreach and Engagement with Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders
2025-07-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Intended audience: Case managers, program managers, anyone who works in the homeless response system.
Description: During this session, facilitator Daisy Hernandez, MSW, LCSW, will review the basics of co-occurring disorder and assessing crisis, as well as better understanding in outreaching population managing co-occurring disorders. She will uplift the value of trauma informed care and person-centered care. The facilitator will talk about the art of engagement and the opportunity to practice skills putting it all together through scenarios.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Pipeline Committee Meeting
2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:00
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 ID: 298 655 474 736
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Continuum of Care: Grant Management
2025-07-16 11:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Target Audience: Target Audience: Supervisory and Management Staff at CoC/YHDP Projects, including, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Joint TH/RRH and Supportive Services only (Coordinated Entry, Outreach, YHDP). Content covered will be relevant to both Recipient and Subrecipient agency staff.
This session will provide an overview of the key activities involved in successfully managing a CoC grant and a CoC subaward.
Topics covered will include: CoC Competition & ESnaps, Awards & Grant Agreement Execution, Significant & Minor Grant Changes, Recipient Subrecipient (& Other Partner) Roles, Project Occupancy & Spending, Participant Eligibility, Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS), Systems Performance Measures (SPMs), Annual Progress Reports (APRs), Renewal Evaluation, Reallocation, Data System Quick Reference, Monitoring/Subrecipient Monitoring, Subrecipient Agreements and Payments, CoC Annual Timeline.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Stigma and Bias
2025-07-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Case managers, program managers, anyone who works in the homeless response system.
Description: During this session, facilitator Daisy Hernandez, MSW, LCSW, will explore the purpose of stigma, its components and why they matter. She will engage participants in a comparison between stigma and bias and one’s genuine self. Daisy will also talk about person-first language.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Navigating Uncertain Times: Guidance for CoC Projects
2025-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Management Staff at CoC/YHDP Projects, including, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Joint TH/RRH and Supportive Services Only (Coordinated Entry, Outreach, YHDP), and fiscal office staff at the recipient and subrecipient agencies with CoC grants.
Description: This session will provide timely updates and strategies to help Continuum of Care (CoC) programs adapt to a shifting policy and funding landscape. Housing Innovations will cover updates related to the FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), anticipated changes in the federal FY26 budget and their implications for CoC projects, and new HUD grant agreement terms that may affect compliance and operations. Participants will also explore strategies for managing uncertainty, including financial planning and scenario analysis, and learn techniques for trauma-informed communication during times of stress. Additional emerging topics will be included based on the latest federal guidance and national trends in the homelessness response system.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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Grievance Committee Meeting
2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00
The Grievance Committee develops and oversees the operation of grievance procedures for informal and formal grievances of constituents and provider agencies.
Contact Information: Chair—RICoC Board Member, Mike Burk, burk@dcyf.ri.gov
The next meeting will be held in August 2025. Time and date to follow.

Policy and Administrative Requirements for CoC Projects
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Target Audience: Supervisory and Management Staff at CoC/YHDP Projects, including, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Joint TH/RRH and Supportive Services only (Coordinated Entry, Outreach, YHDP). Content covered will be relevant to both Recipient and Subrecipient agency staff.
Description: This session will provide an overview of the key policies and administrative requirements for CoC grants. Topics covered will include: Equal Access, Board Participation by People with Lived Experience of Homelessness, Immigration Status, Non-Discrimination, Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodations, Federal disability-related requirements, Limited English Proficiency requirements, Grievances, Participant Rights, Educational Rights & Policies, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Confidentiality, Drug-free workplace, Code of Conduct, Conflicts of Interest, CoC Written Standards, Written Intake Procedures, Rent Reasonableness Policies & Procedures, Record Keeping & Retention, Organization Chart, Job Descriptions, and Build America Buy America Act (BABA).
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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RICoC Combined Membership and Board Meeting
2025-08-07 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States

Continuum of Care Fiscal Requirements
2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Intended Audience: Fiscal office staff at recipient and subrecipient agencies with CoC grants and Management Staff at CoC/YHDP Projects, including, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Joint TH/RRH and Supportive Services only (Coordinated Entry, Outreach, YHDP)
Description: This course will provide an overview of select federal fiscal requirements for CoC grants. Topics covered will include Program Income, Impermissible Fees, Disallowed Costs, Procurement, Restrictions on Combining Funds, ELOCCS Drawdowns, Under Spending, Compensation and Gifts, Audits, Internal Controls and Possible HUD Sanctions.
The training will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams.
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