RI Continuum of Care

Trauma-informed Supervision (for supervisors/leaders)
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | 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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Constituent Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-19 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
2025-11-24 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-22 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
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-23 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
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Meeting ID: 238 770 785 548
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Equity Committee Meeting
2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-05 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
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Meeting ID: 287 476 486 089
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]

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]

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.
How to join the meeting
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Meeting ID: 214 927 705 605
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]

Pipeline Committee Meeting
2025-12-08 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 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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Management Committee Meeting
2025-12-08 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 #

HMIS and System Performance Measures Committee Meeting
2025-12-09 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
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US Meeting ID: 819 0726 9719

Coordinated Entry Implementation Committee Meeting
2025-12-10 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
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Meeting ID: 847 2217 4350

Board of Commissioners Meeting
2025-12-18 09:30 - 10:30

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-01-07 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
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Meeting ID: 216 251 910 383 27
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CWL Partner Training
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join RIHousing’s Leased Housing Team for a training on the Centralized Wait List.
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RICoC Combined Board & Membership Meeting
2026-02-12 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
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Meeting ID: 267 135 425 494 09
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-03-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Summer Street Apartments, 99 Stewart Street, Providence, 02903, 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
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Meeting ID: 255 789 045 847 08
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-04-09 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
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Meeting ID: 271 138 404 643 51
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Board & Membership Meeting
2026-05-14 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
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Meeting ID: 247 111 121 676 89
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-06-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Summer Street Apartments, 99 Stewart Street, Providence, 02903, 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
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Meeting ID: 223 098 670 542 30
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-07-09 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
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Meeting ID: 244 746 034 666 0
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RICoC Board & Membership Meeting
2026-08-13 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States

RICoC Board Meeting
2026-09-10 15:30 - 17:00 | United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, 02909, United States
