WHO WE ARE
Since 1995, LICH has been the CoC lead entity for our regional CoC, which covers Nassau and Suffolk counties. Our CoC is one of the largest across the U.S. in terms of homeless and funding rates, comparable to many U.S. cities
WHAT IS A COC?
A Continuum of Care Program, or CoC, is a broad network comprised of local partners within each region across the U.S. that are all focused on ending homelessness within their communities.
Each CoC creates a local governing body that is responsible for creating local policies and funding strategies that best address homelessness.
Each CoC has a designated lead entity to bring together local partners and create strategies to end homelessness.
COC MEMBERSHIP
CoC Membership Defined
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A project that is funded by the CoC
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Permanent Housing that actively participates in Coordinated Entry despite not being CoC-funded (applicable
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Active participants in CoC committees
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Community members and community organizations that regularly attend CoC business meetings with a vested interest in ending homelessness
Why CoC Membership Matters
Your Membership to the CoC grants you access to a network of the foremost voices on Homelessness for Long Island. You gain access to all CoC committees, CoC voting rights, advocacy opportunities, grant/funding opportunities, free trainings, and the opportunity to shape the homeless response within your community
