National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day serves to raise awareness of those who don’t have a place to call home, and to remember those who have died as a result of being homeless. Since 1990, our country has observed National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. HPMD is observed on the Winter Solstice – the longest night of the year, which this year is 21st day of December. The observance serves as a reminder that in a country of wealth, there are people whose life expectancy is shortened due to what preceded and occurred while they were homeless.

CITRUS COUNTY – A candle light vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 21st in downtown Inverness by the Fountain. Mid Florida Homeless Coalition invites the public to come and remember those who have died in 2017 or in previous years. Anyone that has questions or would like additional information, please call our office at 352.860.2308.

HERNANDO COUNTY – Crescent Community Clinic will be holding an event at their clinic at 5244 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Health Screenings, cold weather items, box lunches, and various other resources will be available. Anyone that has questions or would like additional information, please call the Clinic at 352.610.9916.

We encourage everyone to pause for a few moments on December 21st to remember those who died without having a home of their home.

The Governing Board of Mid Florida Homeless Coalition met today and officially approved the 2017 HUD CoC Consolidated Application and the Priority List. These documents can be found in the Library on our website.

We would like to thank all of the organizations that submitted applications this year. We appreciate the willingness of these organizations to provide programs in this Continuum of Care that move us towards ending homelessness.

We appreciate the members of the Governing Board and Committees for their work in reviewing, scoring and ranking applications and providing guidance throughout the process.

The Staff of Mid Florida Homeless Coalition

Listed below are the results:

Public Notice for ESG RFP

• July 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting for potential applicants
• July 31, 2017 – Release of 2017 MFHC Emergency Solutions Grant Request for Proposal
  Questions must be sent to mfhcopeningdoors@gmail.com
• August 7, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. – Letter of intent to apply on organizational letterhead due to Mid Florida Homeless Coalition. A scanned copy of the letter can be sent to mfhcopeningdoors@gmail.com but the original needs to be received at MFHC at 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34452 prior to August 22, 2017.
• August 22, 2017 by 5:00 PM – Proposals must be received by Mid Florida Homeless Coalition at 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness 34450
  One Original – marked as original & One copy
• Within 7 – 10 days after deadline – Selection of Proposals: Grant Review and Ranking Committee
• 9/15/2017 – Anticipated effective date of grant amendment agreement between DCF and MFHC
• 9/22/2017 – Anticipated effective date of grant agreement between MFHC and Sub-recipients

Challenge Grant RFP Public Notice

• July 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting for potential applicants
• July 31, 2017 – Release of 2017 MFHC Challenge Grant Request for Proposal
  Questions must be sent to mfhcopeningdoors@gmail.com
• August 7, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. – Letter of intent to apply on organizational letterhead due to Mid Florida Homeless Coalition. A scanned copy of the letter can be sent to mfhcopeningdoors@gmail.com but the original needs to be received at MFHC at 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34452 prior to August 22, 2017.
• August 22, 2017 by 5:00 PM – Proposals must be received by Mid Florida Homeless Coalition at 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness 34450
  One Original – marked as original & One copy
• Within 7 – 10 days after deadline – Selection of Proposals: Grant Review and Ranking Committee
• 9/15/2017 – Anticipated effective date of grant amendment agreement between DCF and MFHC
• 9/22/2017 – Anticipated effective date of grant agreement between MFHC and Sub-recipients

PUBLIC NOTICE

SUMTER COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM.

The Sumter County FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Board has been chosen to receive $36,656.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Sumter County.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

The Local Board made up United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties, Mid Florida Community Services, Mid Florida Homeless Coalition, Inc., et. al. will determine how the funds awarded to Sumter County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Sumter County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with The Refuge at Jumper Creek participating. This agency was responsible for providing shelter for homeless individuals and families in Sumter County

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Victoria Moore at (352) 860-2308, 104 E Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34450, mfhcopeningdoors@gmail.com for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is August 17, 2017.

The Florida Institute of Homelessness and Supportive housing Annual Conference is approaching. Save the date registration is coming soon.

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