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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. With the implementation of performance measures by state and federal funding entities, the Home for All Continuum of Care partnered with the Heart of Illinois United Way in 2016 to build a sustainable system to drive significant impact in homelessness in central Illinois.
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.
Home for All Continuum of Care
Homeless Continuum of Care Point-In-Time Count
64% Male 36% Female
Gender
63%
White
30%
Black
5%
Multiracial
1%
Asian or American Indian
Native Hawaiian or
Other Pacific Islander
10%
Under Age 18
(Accompanied by an Adult)
9%
Ages 18-24
81%
Over Age 24
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.
Funded agengies
Staff leadership
Kate Green, Executive Director
kate.green@local.unitedway.org
As the Executive Director of Home for All, Kate is focused on leveraging resources across the region to meet the ultimate goal of ending homelessness. Her approach to the work is informed by her experience in public administration and innovation. From strategic partnerships to capacity building, Kate works to enrich the network of organizations and individuals that touch the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Grant Allen, System Management Analyst
grant.allen@local.unitedway.
As System Management Analyst, Grant maintains the Continuum’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and collaborates with the CoC Executive Director in analyzing client and program data. He previously worked on the Heart of Illinois 211 team, assisting people in need in navigating health and human service resources. He continues to help manage 211’s program directory.
Governing Board and Member Agencies
Board of Directors, Members
Governing Board
Jeff A. Gress, Chair
Crittenton Centers
Keith Black
Department of Veterans Affairs
Angela Bolden
Greater Peoria LISC
Emily Cahill
Peoria Park District
Armeca Crawford
Peoria Housing Authority
Chris Kahl
Phoenix Community Development Services
Cara Keplar
Bob Michel VA Outpatient Clinic
Deric Kimler
Central Illinois Friends
Kirsten Largent
OSF HealthCare
Tony Mills
UnityPlace
Kathryn Murphy
City of Peoria
Vickie Parry
Spoon River United Way
Dan Philips
First United Methodist Church
Trudy Schaffner
Regional Office of Education #48
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