Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition
Working Together to End Homelessness in Wayne County, Michigan
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Posted by eevans on May 7, 2012
Join us for the May Case Management In-Service:
Topic: The Importance of Obtaining a Social History
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Wayne Metro Board Room (2121 Biddle, Wyandotte, 48192)
Posted by eevans on April 23, 2012
Join the Travelers Aid Society of Metropolitan Detroit for the Fireworks on the River Fundraiser!
June 25, 2012
By donating $75, you will receive an evening cruise on the Diamond Belle through the historic international shoreline of the Detroit River, a delicious dinner and a breath-taking view of the renowned Detroit Fireworks!
Boarding will begin at 5:30 pm and the cruise will promptly depart at 5:45 pm along the River Walk near 300 Stroh River Place via Joseph Campau St. in Detroit. The event will end at 11:00 pm.
Click here for an event flyer.
Posted by eevans on March 26, 2012
Please find information below that will clarify the Match regulations for ESG funding. Please let us know if there are additional questions.
For the ESG grant, a 1:1 match is required for subreceipients. The following is an overview of the march requirements:
Grantees/recipients may use any of the following in calculating the amount of matching funds provided:
· cash;
Matching funds will be monitored:
· The recipient must keep records of the source and use of contributions made to satisfy the matching requirement in § 576.201. The records must indicate the particular fiscal year grant for which each matching contribution is counted. The records must show how the value placed on third-party, noncash contributions was derived. To the extent feasible, volunteer services must be supported by the same methods that the organization uses to support the allocation of regular personnel costs.
REMINDER: The ESG Intake application due date has been changed to March 28th, 2012 prior to 5:00pm.
Posted by eevans on March 15, 2012
Join us for the March Case Management In-Service:
Topic: Common Case Management Scenarios: A Discussion
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Wayne Metro Board Room (2121 Biddle, Wyandotte, 48192)
Posted by eevans on March 13, 2012
Congratulations to Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan for being awarded $468,316 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for their “AIM High Permanent Housing Program.” This new project application was submitted in response to the 2011 NOFA and will be an asset and complimentary to the constellation of projects that serve the homeless in Out-Wayne County.
Posted by eevans on March 9, 2012
Documents discussed at March Coalition Meeting:
Supplemental and Optional Contact Information for HUD-Assisted Housing Applicants
MSHDA Web-Based Housing Choice Voucher Application
Posted by eevans on
Wayne County EDGE Community Development is seeking proposals and input for inclusion in its Substantial Amendment to the 2011 Annual Action Plan and the Proposed 2012 Annual Action Plan. Successful programs must include eligible activities that address the homeless and emergency shelter needs presented in Wayne County’s 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan. The priorities identified correlate to the Out-Wayne County’s 10-year Plan to End Homelessness.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal for consideration, you must complete the ESG application form (available at http://waynecounty.com/edge_commdev.htm) and submit ONE original and TWO copies with all required attachments by March 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm to:
Wayne County Community Development; Ann Leen
500 Griswold, 30th floor
Detroit, MI 48226
In addition, Wayne County EDGE Community Development will be hosting an ESG technical assistance workshop on March 20th, 2012 at 2:00pm. The workshop will be held at the Downriver Community Conference (DCC) offices located at 15100 Northline Road, Southgate 48195. The contact number for DCC is 734-362-3469.
Only those proposals submitted for eligible activities in accordance with the required format will be considered for funding. A summarized list of eligible activities is attached to the proposal along with a summary of activities that are considered ineligible.
Posted by eevans on February 9, 2012
Join us for the February Case Management In-Service:
Topic: First Step - Programs and Services
Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Wayne Metro Boardroom (2121 Biddle, Wyandotte 48192)
Posted by eevans on February 7, 2012
For organizations that have considered starting an emergency food pantry in thier community, Gleaners has shared some valuable resources:
Starting an Emergency Food Pantry
Posted by ahuff on January 10, 2012
Wayne Metro will be hosting our 16th Annual Walk for Warmth on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm at Westland Shopping Center (35000 W. Warren) in Westland. The event is Wayne Metro’s only fundraiser and funds raised go to support families in need of emergency utility assistance. The demand for this assistance is at an all-time high this year and hundreds of walkers will join in the effort to raise funds, promote awareness and have a great time!
2012 Sponsorship & Advertising Information
Start a Team!
Start Raising Pledges Today!
www.firstgiving.com/waynemetro
For more information on this event, contact (734) 246-2280 ext. 123.
