Membership on the CoC is broad and inclusive, with representation from the private sector, public sector, homeless service providers, faith-based organizations, public housing agencies, schools, hospitals, mental health agencies, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.

According to its Governance and Policy Statements, the Columbus & Franklin County Continuum of Care reviews and approves its membership, including new members, each spring. The CoC Board considers all nominations and makes recommendations to the full CoC. The full CoC votes on the recommendations and new memberships take effect July 1.

Call for membership nominations

The Columbus & Franklin County Continuum of Care (CoC) annually reviews and approves its membership, including new members. The nomination period for 2024-2025 CoC membership is now open and will remain open until May 1, 2024.

The CoC is seeking diverse candidates across a range of characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, LGBTQ+ identity, socio-economic status, disability, and lived experience in the homelessness system and other systems of care.

During the May 21, 2024 meeting, the CoC Board will consider all nominations and make recommendations to the full CoC. The full CoC will vote on the recommendations at the CoC meeting on June 5, 2024. The June 5 meeting is open to the public. New memberships take effect July 1, 2024.

The current membership list is attached. Please send nominations to Gillian Gunawan (ggunawan@csb.org) by May 1, 2024. Include the nominee’s name and organization or affiliation. Self-nominations are also welcome. Please feel free to share this opportunity widely.

Continuum of Care Members