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Tri‑County group moves to form local HUD Continuum of Care, aims to apply for funding in 2026
Summary
Community Services Consortium staff updated the board on work to form a Tri‑County Continuum of Care (Linn, Benton, Lincoln), including a steering committee, governance charter drafting, HMIS and coordinated entry readiness, and a goal to be HUD‑approved to apply for Continuum of Care funds by mid‑2025/2026.
Peggy McGuire of the Community Services Consortium (CSC) and housing staff told the board the Tri‑County region is actively pursuing separation from the 26‑county Rural Oregon Continuum of Care in order to strengthen regional coordination and competitiveness for HUD homeless‑assistance funds.
Lisa Lacker, CSC housing services manager, said the group has a steering committee working on a governance charter, plans to document HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) capabilities and…
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