The Gaps & Needs Survey deadline has been extended until January 31, 2025.
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Community Partner Survey Consumer Survey Spanish Community Partner Survey Consumer Survey PDF It would be great to have 25 community partner & consumer surveys from every local coalition! |
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WI BoS CoC Homeless Systems Specialist
Start your application HERE APPLICATIONS DUE January 17th, 2025. |
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The WI BOSCOC is currently seeking a qualified and experienced web development vendor to design, develop and launch a new website that is more modern, engaging, user-friendly, and aligns with our mission. Proposals are due January 17th, 2025. Details are HERE. Please contact Adam Hurst with questions. |
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 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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September 2024 1st Edition
September 2024 2nd Edition
October 2024 1st Edition
October 2024 2nd Edition
November 2024 1st Edition
November 2024 2nd Edition
December 2024 Newsletter
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October 2024 1st Edition
October 2024 2nd Edition
November 2024 1st Edition
November 2024 2nd Edition
December 2024 Newsletter
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, at[email protected].
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, at[email protected].
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.
The Wisconsin Balance of State Social Media Policy is out for public comment until 12/25/24. Please review and send any comments to [email protected]. See the policy draft here.