FY2018 Project Selection and Ranking Process

As a part of the 2018 HUD Continuum of Care Program Competition, all projects must be scored and ranked prior to submission to HUD. All complete, timely, and eligible applications will be scored by the Alliance Rating and Ranking Committee, using the Application Selection and Ranking Process. Scores will determine each project's rank in the Alliance's application to HUD, and rank will be the primary determinant of placement into Tier 1 and Tier 2. Scores may also be used to reject applications or to reduce budgets for low-scoring projects.

Project Homeless Connect in need of donations, volunteers

Project Homeless Connect is quickly approaching and organizers are in need of the community's support to serve the more than 1,000 people who will participate.

The one-day event provides people experiencing homelessness a board range of services, connections and basic necessities including housing, employment, health and dental care, mental health care, veterans' and social services benefits, legal services, haircuts, hot meals and clothing.

Events will be held in Tulare and Kings counties from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 and 26.

"The overarching goal of Project Homeless Connect is to provide a welcoming environment where people experiencing homelessness can access services efficiently," said Machael Smith, executive director of the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance. "Navigating services without a steady home can often take months and require multiple trips across the bi-county region."

There are more than 660 homeless people in Tulare County — at least 400 live in Visalia, officials said.

However, Smith believes there could be more — as many as three times more.

"By centralizing access to resources, we are reducing some of the barriers to accessing housing, employment and other supportive services," she said.

Organizers are asking for cash and in-kind donations. Items needed include:

Sleeping bags

Tarps

Blankets

Backpacks

Ponchos

Socks

Underwear

Hygiene kits

Flashlights

Beanies, gloves and scarves

Dog food

In 2016, Visalia Police Department saw a 53 percent increase in calls for service related to transient activity from the previous year.

Additionally, "chronic homelessness" in Visalia has increased by 67 percent since last year, Smith said.

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development Office defines "chronic homelessness," in two ways: A person with a disabling condition who has experienced homelessness for a year or more; or a person with a disabling condition that has experienced at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years.

Donations can be dropped off at locations in Hanford, Porterville, Tulare and Visalia. Volunteers are also needed. For more information on how to become a volunteer click here.

How to attend:

Jan. 25

First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry Street, Tulare

Visalia Rescue Mission Community Center, 741 Northeast 1st Ave., Visalia

Jan. 26

1st United Methodist Church, 344 E. Morton Ave., Porterville

Alliance FY2017 HUD CoC Program Collaborative Application & Priority Listing Released

In accordance with HUD CoC Program 2017 NOFA Guidelines, the Alliance FY2017 HUD CoC Program Collaborative Application and Priority Listing are now available. The Collaborative Applciaiton and Priority Listing will be submitted to HUD no later than Thursday, September 28, 2017 by 4:59 PM PT.

HUD FY 2017 NOFA Competiton

Local Rating & Ranking Results Posted

The Alliance Rating & Ranking Committee is pleased to announce the funding recommendations for the HUD CoC Program Competition for FY 2017.  A total of 22 projects applied for $2,255,393 in funding.  The Rating & Ranking Committee carefully reviewed each application and ranked them in order of priority.  

• 2017 Rating & Ranking Scoring Summary

The Committee recommendations will be presented to the Alliance Board for adoption on Thursday, September 14, 2017.  Including the Planning Grant, a total request of $2,319,225 will be sent to HUD for the FY2017 CoC Program Competition.  

The Collaborative Application will be posted on the Alliance website a minimum of 2 days before the HUD submission deadline.  A notice will be sent to the listserv once posted.  Appeals to the Rating and Ranking for FY 2017 are due by September 18, 2017 at 5:00 pm.  For information on how to file an appeal or other important competition information, please refer to the Alliance website at https://www.kthomelessalliance.org/coc-program/. 

2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City of Visalia will submit its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2016 (July 1, 2016 - June 30,2017) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), no later than September 30, 2017.

City staff invites you to attend one of the community meetings, city council meeting or if you are unable to attend a meeting, you may submit your comments in writing to Rhonda.haynes@visalia.city.

Information will be made available in alternative formats upon request by contacting: Rhonda Haynes, Housing Specialist at Rhonda.haynes@visalia.city and (559) 713-4460.

For more information click here for English.
For more information click here for Spanish.

Opportunity to Provide Feedback on Every Door Open Coordinated Entry Written Standards

Comments due by Noon, Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The Alliance is in the process of updating the Every Door Open Coordinated Entry System.  Please review the document and provide feedback no later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.  The final draft will be presented to the Alliance Board of Directors on September 14, 2017.  Thank you for your participation in this very important community process.

To submit a comment or get additional information, please contact Leticia Hinojosa via email at leticiah@kthomelessalliance.org