Committees

Committees are responsible for overseeing and guiding the ongoing tasks of the CoC.  Membership in committees is voluntary and is approved by the CoC membership annually. 

Coordinated Entry

Focus: Support and guide the region's homeless response referral system.

​​Schedule: 3rd Thursday 1-3pm, Quarterly (Mar/June/Sept/Dec) 
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Chair: Kara Hoel-Kleese, Women's Shelter & Support Center 

Data & Technical Assistance

Focus: Guide the CoC's needs/ gaps analysis, training plans, & Point in Time Count.

Schedule: 3rd Thursday 1-3pm, Quarterly (Jan/Apr/July/Oct)
 
Chair: Jen Jorgenson, Semcac

Equity/REAP Implementation

Focus: Guide CoC activities as Mankato SPARC racial equity project transitions to a CoC-wide effort.

​Schedule: Second Thursday 10:30- noon  

Chair: Nicole Cunningham, City of Mankato

Project Performance & Review

Focus: Lead project review for HUD CoC Local Competition and assist with project reviews for State-funded programs. 

Schedule: 3rd Thursday 1-3pm, Quarterly (Feb/May/Aug/Nov)

Chair: Maddy Schwartz, Goodhue County Human Services

Youth/YHDP

Focus: Guide CoC activities and standards related to serving youth and ending youth homelessness. 

Schedule: 4th Monday 9-10am

Chair: Melissa Brandt, Rochester Public Schools

HMIS Governing Board

​Focus: Provide strategic direction and decision-making in support of Minnesota’s HMIS. (This is a shared statewide committee.) 

Schedule: 2nd Monday 9:30-11:30am 
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Chair: Joel Salzer, MN Housing