Providers and advocates joined together on December 15, 2025 to review and ultimately, approve, the updated Polk County Continuum of Care (CoC) Governance Charter. Over the past two years, the Charter has been strengthened to better reflect the work that has been occurring and expectations set forth with the Blueprint to Address Homelessness. The Charter outlines the roles and relationships across the Continuum and how the systems work together to support our neighbors most i

Wondering what our year looks like? Find out the FY25 highlights by viewing the Homeward annual report! The document can be found on our website under Our Mission or can be found here: https://9f117bfc-c31b-4287-b93f-858b070cbfcd.filesusr.com/ugd/253e08_2ee9534762324d8f80f64aebb490ffb7.pdf

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formally withdrew the Federal NOFO for Continuum of Care Projects one hour prior to the legal case issuing a Temporary Restraining Order was to be heard. Per HUD's website, "This withdrawal will allow the Department to make appropriate revisions to the NOFO, and the Department intends to do so." The notice goes on to state HUD intends to make changes to the NOFO instead of processing renewals for a "variety of reasons" including to accommod

On Monday, December 15, from 2-3 pm at Polk County River Place, Room 1A, the members of the members of the Polk County Continuum of Care (CoC) will vote on a new governance charter. This charter, updated due to changes within the local landscape, as well as the link to register as a member and the membership guidelines, can be found here . Homeward recommends individuals register as members in advance of the meeting.