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Home for All Continuum of Care
The vision of the Home for All Continuum of Care (“C.O.C.”) is to end homelessness in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford and Fulton Counties (“C.O.C. service area”) by ensuring access to permanent, safe and affordable housing. With comprehensive, coordinated services, individuals and families can maintain self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Established in 1994, the Home for All Continuum of Care is a united coalition of community systems including non-profit, for-profit, and government organizations.
MISSION
Who We Are
Organizations aligning to end homelessness through support of individuals and families seeking permanent, safe, and affordable housing.
What We Do
Coordinate housing and service funding for families and individuals in need. Advocate on behalf of those individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Implement a system-wide approach to serving the most vulnerable.
Why We Do It
To assist individuals in reaching their highest potential. To protect funding and promote fair policies. To contribute to a stronger workforce and a healthier, happier community.
Vision
Goals To quickly and effectively provide housing resources and supportive services to those most in need.
This includes:
Homeless prevention to assist those who are at-risk of homelessness to avoid experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter to provide an immediate and safe option for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Permanent, affordable, supportive housing for individuals and families with services if needed.
Supportive services to help people develop skills that will be needed to maintain permanent housing.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Home for All undertook a strategic planning effort which idnetified these primary goals:
- Build Awareness and Community Engagement
- End Youth and Veteran Homelessness
- Create New Housing Opportunities
- Improve Performance of the Existing System
- Strengthen CoC Infrastructure
Learn more about the process and view the plan here.
HOME FOR ALL CONTINUUM OF CARE
2026 POINT-IN-TIME-COUNT
56% Male, 44% Female
Gender
61%
White
32%
Black
3%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Multiracial or Other Race
7%
Under Age 18
(Accompanied by an Adult)
5%
Ages 18-24
88%
Over Age 24
The annual HUD Point-in-Time County is a required one-night snapshot of homelessness within an assigned Continuum of Care (CoC) area. It generally occurs during the last 10 days of January and counts both sheltered homelessness and unsheltered homelessness.
Sheltered homelessness refers to people staying in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and safe havens. Unsheltered homelessness refers to people staying in places not meant for human habitation, such as streets, vehicles, abandoned buildings, parks, etc.
The Continuum’s providers work with individuals and families from the moment they seek assistance. This collaboration starts with the assessment process to understand the needs of the individual or family and what actions and resources are necessary to achieve housing. This image shows the steps of the process from outreach and coordinated entry through permanent supportive housing. We work to produce the highest outcomes while using minimal resources, all while remaining focused on the longterm success of the individual or family.
GOVERNING BOARD AND MEMBER AGENCIES
Governing Board
Bobby Anderson
Regional Office of Education #48
Emily Cahill
Peoria Park District
Sara Caruso
Carle Health
Armeca Crawford
Peoria Housing Authority
Assistant Chief Brad Dixon
Peoria Police Department
Jeff A. Gress
Crittenton Centers
Tina Hauk
City of Pekin
Dewitt Harrell
Heartland Health Services
Dan Joos
Core Construction
Chris Kahl
Phoenix Community Development Services
Deric Kimler, Vice Chair
Central Illinois Friends
Amy Krantz
OSF HealthCare
Scurry Miller, Chair
Children’s Home Association of Illinois
Tony Mills
UnityPlace
Kathryn Murphy
City of Peoria
Rachael Parker
Peoria County Clerk
Gretchen Pearsall
Peoria County
Councilman Tim Riggenbach
Peoria City Council
Nikki Suits
Department of Veterans Affairs
Sherriff Chris Watkins
Peoria County Sherriff’s Department
General Membership
Healthcare Members
Heartland Health Services
OSF HealthCare
OSF Faith Community Nurses
OSF Strive
Positive Health Solutions
UnityPlace
Education Members
Regional Office of Education #26
Regional Office of Education #53
Regional Office of Education #33
Regional Office of Education #34
Regional Office of Education #48
University of Illinois Extension
Faith Based
First United Methodist Church
Imago Dei Church
Government
City of Peoria
City of Pekin
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fulton County Housing Authority
East Peoria Housing Authority
Illinois Public Health
Pekin Housing Authority
Peoria City/County Health Department
Peoria Housing Authority
General Membership
Nonprofit
Advanced Medical Transport
Advocates for Access
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Central Illinois Agency on Aging
Central Illinois Friends
Children’s Home Association of Illinois
Crittenton Centers
Dream Center Peoria
Family Core
Friendship House
Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois
Heartline and Heart House
Heart of Illinois United Way
Human Service Center
Jolt Foundation
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
PCCEO
Peoria Opportunities Foundation
Peoria Rescue Ministries
Phoenix CDS
Positive Health Solutions
Prairie State Legal Services South Side Mission
South Fulton Counseling and Consulting
Supportive Housing Providers Association
The Salvation Army – Canton
The Salvation Army – Pekin
The Salvation Army – Peoria
Tazwood Community Services