Focused on ending homelessness in Monroe County
Partners Ending Homelessness is the primary planning and coordinating body for homeless housing and services in Monroe County, NY. RMHCoC, also known as CoC NY-500, includes the total geographic area of Monroe County. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with a Board of Directors and a stakeholder’s group, the Homeless Services Network (HSN), that is comprised of more than sixty organizations and individuals who are directly involved in providing services to the homeless in our community.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) model introduced by HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development) is designed to promote community-wide planning and efficient use of resources at the local level. The CoC model was codified into law with the passage of the HEARTH Act in 2009. The primary responsibilities of a CoC include: Operation of the CoC; designation of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) lead agency and oversight of the HMIS system; CoC planning; and coordination of a competitive and transparent process for applying for CoC Program Funding and submission of the Collaborative Application annually to HUD.