Become a member of the Continuum of Care!

The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care (CoC) invites partners with lived experience, community advocates, nonprofit service providers, government entities, businesses, healthcare, schools, child welfare, education, behavioral health, workforce development, social services, culturally specific organizations, justice system, faith-based communities, public housing authorities, developers, landlords, housing and shelter providers to join us in our efforts to end homelessness and to provide safe, affordable housing and access to services within our community by becoming a member of CoC.

As a member of the CoC, you or your organization is eligible to:

  • Apply for new and/or renewal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) *
  • Apply for new and/or renewal funding from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)*
  • Apply for funding from local grant opportunities including the CoC Mini-Grant.
  • Partner with other members to make improvements in the housing response system.
  • Participate in specialized trainings and workshops for members only when they become available.
  • Have their organization and programmatic offerings featured on the Gryphon Place community resource database.

If you have questions or would like to complete a membership application, please email coc@uwscmi.org

Boards, Committees and Workgroups

Allocations and Accountability Team

The Allocations and Accountability Team reviews grant applications and is made up of representatives from, City and County government, funders, Community Action agency, and those with lived experience. The team reviews all applications using a standardized review sheet developed by the CoC team. Their funding recommendations are presented to the CoC Board for approval. The Allocations and Accountability team also provides feedback and recommendations to applicants, who are given an opportunity to revise their budget to align with the committee's recommendations. The team meets monthly, either virtually or in person. 

Data Team 

The Data team is comprised of HMIS agency administrators and users representing each agency participating in HMIS within the CoC, along with partners from non-HMIS participating agencies with a vested interest in the data and reporting activities of the CoC.

Kalamazoo Shelter Group 

The Kalamazoo Shelter Committee is comprised of local shelter providers, service providers, and public health leaders to address short term crisis within emergency sheltering. This group provides updates, shares resources, and has discussions. The shelter group meets monthly, either virtually or in person. 

Coordinated Entry (CE) Committee

The primary role of the CE Committee is to provide oversight and review to the Coordinated Entry system for households experiencing homelessness to be served by both temporary and permanent housing, according to eligibility and service standards of the community and Organize Coordinated Entry into Kalamazoo’s homeless serving sector.

Systems of Care – Committee

The Systems of Care Committee serves as the CoC interagency Team to identify and eradicate barriers that prevent or limit access to housing and services in the community. The committee focuses on planning and organizing to deliver equitable housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximize self-sufficiency.