1. REGIONAL CONTINUUM of CARE COUNCIL
5/15/ :26 PM
REGIONAL CONTINUUM of CARE COUNCIL
Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you
I am known for “in the weeds” detail – but tonight I provide a Brief intro to the RCCC –
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2. What is a CoC ? “Continuum of Care ” refers to A geographic area
The persons and organizations concerned about homelessness in that geography
A system of housing and services for homeless persons in that area
A Continuum of Care or CoC –
Is PEOPLE and Services interested in Homelessness in a specific GEOGRAPHIC area

3. The San Diego CoC The San Diego Regional “Continuum of Care” includes:
18 Cities, the Urban County, Unincorporated Area
A territory as large as some states
7,085 beds of housing and supportive services
The San Diego CoC includes many jurisdictions in a large physical area, and a variety of services
and
7085 beds at last count in 2013

4. What is the Regional Continuum of Care Council, RCCC ?
Community-based regional forum since 1994
Formally named RCCC in Sept 1998
Includes 5 Sub- regions
Focused on homelessness
Mission is to provide end homelessness, address underlying causes , provide access to housing and services in each sub-region, reduce the negative impact
Responds to changes and local concerns
What is the RCCC?
Long standing, large community-based, regional forum
Focused on homeless
Goal is to fosters services to all homeless subgroups throughout the region

5. What is the RCCC Known for?
Regional Continuum of Care Council ® (RCCC ) is the HUD-recognized planning entity for homelessness issues in the region.
50 + Non-profit organizations, multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders
Brings in over $15 million annually of federal competitive dollars for homeless housing and services
RCCC is best known for bringing in about $15 Million dollars in competitive HUD CoC funds each year
and working with STATE and LOCAL ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant funds)

6. What we achieve
Moving more than 2,100 persons into permanent housing annually each year
Housing stability for 87% in permanent supportive housing
Shelter and support services to more than 10,000 persons
Campaign to permanently house 103 Veterans in 100 Days (2012)
Over past 5 years, we have averaged moving 2,111 persons into permanent homes annually
Achieved Housing STABILITY for about 87% of disabled persons
Help Move 103 Veterans into Permanent homes in 100 days (2012 campaign)

7. Accomplishments Leverage resources $23,893,387 in 2012
Monthly Region-wide Forum (15+ yrs)
Deeply Affordable Housing (< 30% AMI)
Keys to Housing Toolbox Best Practices and Resources for
Ending family homelessness
with San Diego Grantmakers and jurisdictions – Including Lemon Grove
In addition to federal funds, the non-profits and govt agencies leverage other resources - over 23 Million last year
RCCC continuing conversation – each month with over 50 persons
Non Profits have developed deeply affordable housing – 30 % AMI
And working together (with people like Todd Gloria who chaired an Advisory group of elected officials) have brought the toolbox of best practices – the KEYS toolbox

8. What is Changing?
Organization is moving form a large ad-hoc group to a formalized structure
Adding a formal Governance Board with cross- sector representation (beyond non-profit and government)
Looking for Sustainability and Collective Impact
Mapping and understanding gaps and improved use of resources
Over past 5 years, we have averaged moving 2,111 persons into permanent homes annually
Achieved Housing STABILITY for about 87% of disabled persons
Help Move 103 Veterans into Permanent homes in 100 days (2012 campaign)

9. Governance Board Seats
1 Homeless or Formerly Homeless
Homeless Service Providers
2 Public Housing Authority – City ; County
1 Workforce Partnership
1 Education Representative
2 Health
1 Law Enforcement – Probation, HOT
3 Business
2 Elected Officials
2 HHSA
2 Funders
1 Veterans Administration
1 United Way of San Diego
1 Faith Community Representative (non-direct provider) – Downtown Fellowship, Ecumenical Council
1 Technology
1 Community Advocate
3 Flex seats
A new Governance Structure with a formal Board hopes to bring stakeholders from various groups together – like Downtown Business, Philanthropy, Government, Elected Officials, faith centers and non-profit) so that we can work for more collective impact.

10. What Can YOU Do? Nominate representative(s) for Governance Board Seat
Connect the “dots” between faith centers and others in our community
Think strategically and target your efforts (such as human trafficking; youth outreach and education)
Harness / exercise your voice – build awareness and political influence
Over past 5 years, we have averaged moving 2,111 persons into permanent homes annually
Achieved Housing STABILITY for about 87% of disabled persons
Help Move 103 Veterans into Permanent homes in 100 days (2012 campaign)

11. Questions? THANK YOU! Pat Leslie, Director of Social Work
Point Loma Nazarene University
Facilitator, RCCC
THANK YOU!