Happening in our community since 2009, Project Community Connect is a collaborative of service providers, government agencies, private businesses, and private citizens working together. Our mission is to bring the community together to help individuals and families fulfill their hopes and dreams of a stable, healthy life. FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 Schedule Vendor Set up […]
Point in Time Count
We need your help with the annual Point in Time Count to survey and support our neighbors who are homeless! Please note the following training and event schedule. Unless otherwise noted, all these events, including the training sessions, assembly of backpacks, and distribution of supplies (backpacks and surveys) will occur at ACCESS’ Olsrud Nutrition Center […]
Income inequality in America is the highest it’s been since Census Bureau started tracking it, data shows
To Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/09/26/income-inequality-america-highest-its-been-since-census-started-tracking-it-data-show/
What Homeless Families Need To Know
What Homeless Families Need To Know Homeless and in need of educational services for your children? Children in homeless situations have the right to education under the McKinney-Vento Act. Please click on these links for information provided by Maslow Project, the local liaison for McKinney-Vento. In Spanish: http://www.maslowproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/What-Families-Need-to-Know-Homeless-Info-SpanText.pdf In English: www.maslowproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/What-Families-Need-to-Know-Homeless-Info-EngText.pdf
2019 CoC Program Competition: Projects Accepted
2019 CoC Program Competition: Projects Accepted Eleven projects were submitted to the CoC for consideration by the August 7, 2019 deadline. The Rating and Ranking Subcommittee of the CoC accepted 8 projects, one of which was accepted with a reduced amount. Domestic Violence Bonus Project: Community Works CoC Bonus Project: Rogue Retreat New Project: Options […]
2019 CoC Program Competition: Projects Rejected or Reduced
2019 CoC Program Competition: Projects Rejected or Reduced Eleven projects were submitted to the CoC for consideration by the August 7, 2019 deadline. The Rating and Ranking Subcommittee of the CoC accepted 9 projects, one of which was accepted with a reduced amount (as noted below). Two projects were rejected. Expansion Project: Rogue Valley Council […]
Annual homeless count shows progress – Mail Tribune
The annual count of homeless people in Jackson County shows a slight decline, which is a positive sign, but it’s also an indication that much remains to be done. Read the full article here: https://mailtribune.com/opinion/editorials/annual-homeless-count-shows-progress
Homeless numbers show slight drop – Mail Tribune
A dip in the number of homeless people counted in Jackson County this year is good news for multiple social service organizations, the police and the public. Read the full article here: https://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/homeless-count-down
How to apply for the HUD 2019 Continuum of Care Competition
How to apply for the HUD 2019 Continuum of Care Competition: The Jackson County Continuum of Care (CoC) announces the local competition for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding as outlined in HUD’s FY 2019 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Availability. Any agency or organization within Jackson County may apply […]
PRESS RELEASE: Jackson County Continuum of Care releases 2019 Point-InTime (PIT) count to identify homelessness in Jackson County.
Medford, July 9, 2019: With the assistance of 75 volunteers, the Jackson County Continuum of Care conducted its annual Point in Time (PIT) Count on January 22, 2019. 712 people experiencing homelessness in Jackson County were identified, a decrease of 2.8% over last year. 37% of those experiencing homelessness were unsheltered, meaning, that they were […]