The Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care (CoC) submitted its application for 2011 Continuum of Care funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on October 27, 2011. The CoC application included five individual applications from four member agencies. The George Washington Regional Commission submitted a one-year renewal request in the amount of $59,305 for continued administration of the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The Rappahannock Refuge, Inc., d/b/a Hope House requested a one-year renewal in the amount of $57,918 to continue supportive services at its two-year transitional housing facility for women and children. Micah Ecumenical Ministries submitted a one-year renewal application for its Supportive Housing Program in the amount of $31,632 to provide permanent housing assistance for thirteen chronically homeless persons, including one homeless veteran, over one year. Micah Ecumenical Ministries also submitted a new application under the Bonus Housing Program in the amount of $27,848 to provide permanent housing assistance for seven chronically homeless individuals including one homeless veteran. Thurman Brisben Center submitted a new application for its FISH program in the amount of $36,804 to provide premanent housing assistance for twelve hmeless households over a one year period. Targeted assistance will be provided for at least five homeless households with children, two chronically homeless families, two veterans and one unaccompanied youth.

To review the CoC's 2011 application (Exhibit 1) or the individual agency applications (Exhibit 2s) please click on the following links:

Fredericksburg CoC Application (Exhibit 1)

George Washington Regional Commission HMIS Renewal (Exhibit 2)

Hope House Supportive Services Renewal (Exhibit 2)

Micah Ecumenical Ministries Journey Program Renewal (Exhibit 2)

Thurman Brisben Center FISH Program (Exhibit 2)

Micah Ecumenical Ministries Journey Program Bonus 11 (Exhibit 2) 

What is a Continuum of Care?

Hud defines it:  "The Continuum of Care is a community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency.  It includes action steps to end homelessness and prevent a return to homelessness."

To learn about CoCs fundamental components click here.

Click here to learn about the McKinney-Vento Act.