Anchorage Continuum of Care
We lead the work on homelessness prevention & response.
The Anchorage Continuum of Care program promotes community-wide planning and strategic use of resources to address homelessness while minimizing the trauma and upheaval faced by those who are unhoused. Centered on the needs of individuals and families, the program uses federal grant dollars for rapid rehousing, long-term stable housing, street outreach and tailored supports including treatment. The program also serves those fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
The Continuum of Care has designated the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness as the lead agency. The CoC governing body is the Advisory Council.
Continuum of Care membership
Anchorage individuals and organizations are invited to become members of the Continuum of Care shaping our community’s strategic response to homelessness.
According to HUD, “CoC members represent individuals and organizations within and those that interact with the homelessness response system.” HUD notes that “a CoC benefits from a large and diverse set of members.”
Examples of organizations or individuals that may be interested in taking part include affordable housing developers, public housing agencies, faith-based organizations, tribes, businesses, hospital and healthcare partners, jails, street outreach teams, first
responders, domestic violence advocates and service organizations, the school district, child care agencies, Head Start organizations, veteran organizations, victim service providers, child welfare organizations and people who have experienced homelessness.
How to become a member
Membership is free and will strengthen our community’s strategy. The Anchorage Continuum of Care invites anyone interested in joining to sign up below
Organizational Membership
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Organizational membership is designed for entities that work with people experiencing homelessness or support the CoC’s mission. This includes:
Nonprofit homeless service providers
Government agencies
Health and behavioral health partners
Housing developers
Faith-based and advocacy groups
Businesses and philanthropic partners
People with lived experience
(Add or tailor categories that match Anchorage’s context.) HUD Exchange
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Designate a primary contact responsible for representing the organization
Attend CoC or committee meetings regularly
Follow applicable CoC governance and conflict-of-interest policies
Complete any required orientation if set by the governance charter
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One voting representative at CoC meetings
Opportunity to help set priorities for local CoC planning and funding decisions
Recognition on the CoC membership list (optional)
Priority access to trainings and funding opportunity notifications
Individual Membership
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Individuals may join the Anchorage CoC if they:
Are interested in supporting the CoC’s mission
Agree to the responsibilities of membership (see below)
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Attend a minimum number of CoC or committee meetings (to be defined by CoC governance)
Participate in voting, discussions, or advisory roles as applicable
Complete any required orientation if designated by the CoC governance policies
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Eligibility to vote on CoC planning priorities and statewide collaborative plan recommendations (per governance charter)
Ability to serve on CoC committees, workgroups, or advisory panels
Priority invitations to trainings and stakeholder events
Why become a member?
In the past, anyone who has come to a CoC meeting has been considered a member. This signup will allow us to more clearly outline the rights and responsibilities of membership, which includes voting on our community’s collaborative plan for CoC grants, ranking local project applications, and selecting members of the governing body, the Anchorage CoC Advisory Council. CoC members also will get priority registration for training opportunities.
Work of the CoC Lead
The CoC program began nationwide in the mid-1990s, and it remains the focal point of coordination for federal funding to solve homelessness.
The greater Anchorage area from the Knik Arm bridge to the Whittier tunnel is served by the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness and the Anchorage CoC.
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CoC grant program
ACEH coordinates the submission of CoC project and collaborative applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Proposals compete locally, are ranked and submitted to HUD in priority order. The projects and a community-wide collaborative application then must compete nationally.
During application periods, resources, application forms, meeting information and other materials will be linked to from this page. The application period is currently open.
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Coordinated Entry is a tool designed to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness are matched with the correct resources, interventions, and potential housing programs.