Amazing Announcement
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"We’re thrilled to share that the WI Balance of State CoC has received $1.25 million 2023 Bezos Day 1 Families Fund award! We’re one of the 38 organizations across the country selected this year by an independent advisory group of homelessness experts for our efforts to move the needle on family homelessness. We plan to use this generous investment to develop a coalition-wide, innovative and comprehensive project designed to help families access the help they need to regain stability. The project will provide case management and supportive services to those who would become homeless without assistance as well as those in shelter and experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We’re grateful for the Day 1 Families Fund’s support as we help more families experiencing homelessness regain safe, stable housing and achieve well-being."
The Balance of State staff intend to release an RFP no later than January 1st seeking a coalition interested in a 5-year deep dive into prevention and diversion services for families in order to end family homelessness. Stay Tuned!!
The Balance of State staff intend to release an RFP no later than January 1st seeking a coalition interested in a 5-year deep dive into prevention and diversion services for families in order to end family homelessness. Stay Tuned!!
Wisconsin Balance of State
Mission
The mission of the WI Balance of State CoC is to end homelessness by supporting local coalitions throughout Wisconsin.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting all the counties in Wisconsin, except Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine. Our membership is comprised of agencies who serve, support and care about those experiencing homelessness.
The mission of the WI Balance of State CoC is to end homelessness by supporting local coalitions throughout Wisconsin.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting all the counties in Wisconsin, except Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine. Our membership is comprised of agencies who serve, support and care about those experiencing homelessness.
Diversity Statement
At the Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care, diversity and inclusion are an important part of who we are. We build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and members. It fuels our innovation and connects us to the clients and communities we serve.
The Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all employees and stakeholders, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, disability, and social or economic standing, feels recognized and respected. We are committed to a culturally competent environment and provide equal opportunity for employment and membership within our organization. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
The Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all employees and stakeholders, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, disability, and social or economic standing, feels recognized and respected. We are committed to a culturally competent environment and provide equal opportunity for employment and membership within our organization. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
WI BoS CoC MeetingsWe gather four times per year to learn, celebrate, encourage and equip our membership body. Anyone can register for our 2 day quarterly meetings, click above to learn more.
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Find ServicesOur membership body represents a large amount of experience and knowledge about serving those experiencing homelessness.
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Board of DirectorsOur volunteer Board of Directors meets monthly to discuss and collaborate on the implementation of HUD policies, performance of the local COC grantees and to plan the quarterly meetings for the year.
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letters of support
Organizations may request a letter of support from the Balance of State CoC. This includes but is not limited to requests for funding, services, waivers, recognition, or any other situation in which a letter of support could be useful. All letters of support require that an organization provide evidence and support to demonstrate the following:
1) Good standing with the Balance of State CoC – including monitoring, policies, and coordinated entry
2) Participation in a local coalition – including but not limited to attendance in meetings, involvement in workgroups and planning, collaboration activities
3) Participation at the CoC level – including but not limited to attendance in meetings and involvement on a committee
4) Participation in the Point-in-Time count within the Balance of State CoC
5) Active participation in coordinated entry
Requests and questions should be directed to Carrie Poser, CoC Director, atcarrie.poser@wibos.org.
Once these five elements have been verified, the BOS staff reserve the right to request additional information in order to draft a letter specific to the organization’s request for support. BOS staff will review the materials, ensure the request follows the WIBOSCOC mission and purpose, and is in the best interest of the organization as a whole. If a request for a letter of support is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be made in writing.
1) Good standing with the Balance of State CoC – including monitoring, policies, and coordinated entry
2) Participation in a local coalition – including but not limited to attendance in meetings, involvement in workgroups and planning, collaboration activities
3) Participation at the CoC level – including but not limited to attendance in meetings and involvement on a committee
4) Participation in the Point-in-Time count within the Balance of State CoC
5) Active participation in coordinated entry
Requests and questions should be directed to Carrie Poser, CoC Director, atcarrie.poser@wibos.org.
Once these five elements have been verified, the BOS staff reserve the right to request additional information in order to draft a letter specific to the organization’s request for support. BOS staff will review the materials, ensure the request follows the WIBOSCOC mission and purpose, and is in the best interest of the organization as a whole. If a request for a letter of support is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be made in writing.