About the PPCoC

Continuums of Care (CoCs) are federally designated regions tasked to promote community-wide commitment to addressing homelessness. Serving El Paso County, the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care (PPCoC) works diligently to coordinate the policies, strategies, and activities necessary to quickly rehouse people experiencing homelessness, align homelessness funding objectives, and promote open access to housing resources using person-centered and data informed practives.

PPCOC Governance Charter

What is the PPCoC?

A Continuum of Care (CoC) helps communities plan for and provide a full range of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing and other services to address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care (PPCoC) is made up of service providers, advocates, local government officials, and citizens who work to eliminate homelessness in El Paso County, Colorado. The PPCoC is governed by a Board elected by the general members of the PPCoC.

Community Health Partnership serves as the lead agency for the PPCoC and assists the PPCoC with:

✓ Establishing a planning body and leadership structure for the CoC

✓ Administering and operating HMIS

✓ Conducting CoC planning and operations

✓ Preparing the application for federal CoC Program funding

Mission: The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care exists to end homelessness in the Pikes Peak Region.

Shared Goals

Reducing both homelessness and harm through comprehensive and compassionate solutions
Implementing community-centered, person-centered, and data-centered homelessness solutions
Creating alignment of community approach to homelessness solutions, reducing siloing and duplication of efforts

Using shared language and definitions that increase collective understanding and prevent misinformation
Building a coordinated, efficient supportive housing system that ensures people regaining housing have easy access to ongoing supports
Embracing collaboration over competition for limited community resources, challenging territoriality and inefficiency

Shared Values

Respect

We treat everyone with kindness and consideration, recognizing the unique contributions of everyone towards our shared goals. We support homelessness solutions that respect individuals' autonomy and self-determination.

Dignity

We honor the inherent worth of every person, creating culture between partners where everyone feels empowered and valued.

Trust

We prioritize trust building and maintaining goodwill between people with different ideas and viewpoints.

Openness

We seek mutual understanding through open communication and the free respectful exchange of ideas.

Connection

We value the connections we build with each other, our partners, and our community.

Transparency

We are committed to being transparent in our processes and decisions, ensuring accountability and fostering trust.

Tenacity

We approach challenges with determination and perserverence, striving for excellence in everything we do.

Curiousity

We embrace a spirit of curiosity, continuously seeking to learn, grow, and understand each other and best practices.

Become a PPCoC Member

Who should become a member?

The PPCoC at its core is founded on the investment, passion, and energy of its members to create a collaborative and well-functioning homeless response system throughout El Paso County. Membership in the PPCoC is open and encouraged to all individuals and organizations that support the PPCoC’s shared values and goals.

Ending homelessness takes the entire community. PPCoC members represent a variety of groups, including groups that are not CoC-funded and/or do not provide direct services to persons experiencing homelessness. Participation in HMIS and CE are required for CoC-funded programs. For non-CoC funded members, the commitment is to collectively support these CoC efforts.

VIEW THE PPCOC MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

What is the criteria for membership?

PPCoC Membership refers to the group of individuals and organizations that have:

Signed the PPCoC Membership Agreement
Designated one person to serve as "Voting Member", the decision-making representative on behalf of the organization and the primary point of contact for PPCoC communications and activities.
Additional "Organizational Representatives" may be identified to receive communications and participate in activities.
Committed to regularly attending PPCoC Membership Meetings, held seasonally.

What are the benefits of membership?

In addition to the opportunity to formally be part of efforts to end homelessness in El Paso County, PPCoC members may:

Inform and decide key issues that affect the homeless response in El Paso County.
Work together as part of the collective, community-driven solution to homelessness.
Receive ongoing training, education and professional development.
Participate in PPCoC committees and be eligible to serve in CoC Leadership.
Receive technical assistance and funding opportunities for homeless service and housing program.
Request Letters of Support for grant applications that align with PPCoC goals and priorities.

How else can I participate?

PPCoC utilizes a variety of committees and workgroups to advance our shares goals. Staff from member organizations and individual members are highly encouraged to participate in a committee. Committees include, but are not limited to: