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HUD: New Section 3 Training Curriculum Now Available
An eight-module training curriculum designed to assist HUD-funded grantees and contractors in understanding the basics of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. Read more

HUD Daily Resource Digest
June 16, 2020 | June 18, 2020

CDBG Disaster Recovery June Reports Now Posted Read more

IDIS 11.20 Release Notification Read more

Data Submission Deadline Reminder: 2020 HIC & PIT Count Data Due June 30 Read more

Alert: Beware of Scams and Frauds Related to COVID-19 and Grant Funding
From HUD: It has come to our attention that there are scammers contacting HUD grantees with erroneous grant funding opportunities requesting up-front fees to disseminate the funding.Read more

HUD Announces $2.96 Billion in ESG-CV Awards
June 9, HUD announced the second allocation of ESG-CV funds totaling $2.96 Billion. Read more

Planning & Response for Homeless Assistance Providers

HUD Office Hours – Fridays 2:30pm – 4:00pm EDT Read more

HOPWA Program CARES Act Eviction Moratorium FAQs Now Available

Data Quality 101: What is Data Quality?

CPD Funding Matrix and Dashboard Reports Posted
CDBG Program CARES Act Eviction Moratorium Q&As Now Available

We Want Your Help – Community’s Data Quality Management Plan

CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT Webinar Series – Spring 2020

New Research NOFA: Estimating the Prevalence of Homeless Youth

Availability of a Waiver and Alternate Requirement for the CAPER for CPD Grant Programs in Response to the Spread of Coronavirus

COVID-19 Planning & Response for Homeless Assistance Providers Office Hours – May 15

HUD Online Conference
May 4 – 6, 2020 | Schedule and Information

NAEH: A Framework for COVID-19 Homelessness Response

HUD Program Income Limits

Adding Documents to ClientTrack Account

Documentation for COVID-19 Waivers

National Alliance to End Homelessness COVID-19 Online Learning Series

Census 2020: Service-Based Enumeration Survey

CARES Act Method of Distribution for ESG and HOPWA

ESG & HOPWA Waiver: Memo & IDIS Instructions for Submitting a Substantial Amendment for CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, & HOPWA-CV GrantsRead more

New Section 108 Q&A Document for Assisting Business Borrowers

HUD Exchange COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Homeless Providers: Resource Digest

HUD Exchange CoC Program Expedited COVID-19 Grant Agreement Amendments

TAC COVID-19 Homeless System Response Developing Your Funding Strategy

TAC COVID-19 Homeless System Response Making Smart Investments in A Time of Crisis

Archive

FREE COVID-19 Testing Georgia DPH – West Central Health District
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Columbus Health Department
Back Parking Lot, 11th Ave & Center St
Pre-Register Here | Information Sheet
For more information, call 706-321-6300

FREE COVID-19 Testing
Georgia DPH – West Central Health District
Saturday, June 27, 2020 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Columbus Health Department
Back Parking Lot, 11th Ave & Center St
Pre-Register Here | Information Sheet
For more information, call 706-321-6300

Georgia Governor Kemp Signs New COVID-19 Executive Order
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Alabama Governor Ivey Announces Development of Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form

Georgia Departments of Education, Public Health Release Guidance for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction in Fall

Let’s Talk Forum with Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson
Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 6:00pm EST
Read more

FREE COVID-19 Testing
Georgia DPH – West Central Health District
Saturday, June 13, 2020 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Central High School Sports Complex
School House Road, Off HWY 208, Talbotton
Information Sheet
For more information, call 706-3786-6410

FREE COVID-19 Testing
Georgia DPH – West Central Health District
Saturday, June 6, 2020 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Andrew College501 College Street, Cuthbert
Information Sheet
For more information, call 706-321-6300

Housing Rights

Alabama Public Health

Georgia Departments of Education, Public Health Release Guidance for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction in Fall

Alabama Governor Ivey Announces Development of Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form

FREE COVID-19 Testing
Saturday, May 23, 2020 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sumter County Health Department
1601 N. MLK Jr. Blvd, Americus

Sunday, May 24, 2020 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Harris County High School
8281 GA HWY 116, Hamilton

Monday, May 25, 2020 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Stewart County Middle/High School
15582 GA HWY 27, Lumpkin

United Way and Partners Providing Meals During Memorial Week

Mobile Pantry – Feeding The Valley
Saturday, May 23. 2020 | 8:30am – 2:00pm
Central Activity Center
1500 14th Street, Phenix City, AL

Georgia Governor Kemp’sMay 21 Update Video
Contact COVID-19 Hotline: 844-442-2681

FREE COVID-19 Testing
Saturday, May 16, 2020 | 9:00am – 1:00pm EST
Columbus Civic Center Parking Lot

Alabama Governor Ivey’sExpands Safer At Home Order
Effective Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00pm and will expire on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:00pm.

COVID-19 Testing for Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Columbus May 14 Virtual Town Hall with Mayor Henderson

Article: America’s Cities Could House Everyone, if They Chose To

Georgia Department of Health News Release

Economic Impact Payment – Online Tool

Georgia Governor Kemp’s May 12 Executive Order:

Alabama Governor Ivey’sSafer At Home Order:

National Governors Association – Find out what your state’s response has been

U.S. Department of Labor & Dislocated Worker Grants

Gov. Kemp Extends Protections for Vulnerable Georgians, Releases Guidance for Businesses
Guidelines for Businesses

Where Mental Health Risks May Be Greatest During COVID-19

PolicyMap: Revealing COVID-19 Inequities

Hand Sanitizer: GranBio® Technologies has converted its biorefinery research facility to the production of hand sanitizer to assist organizations and consumers. Information Sheet

Georgia DPH News Release: Expanded Testing For COVID-19 In Georgia – Revised Testing Criteria and Increased Number of Test Sites
Testing Direct Patient Line – Website & Phone Numbers

FEMA – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Preservation Best Practices

Disaster Readiness Line Newsletter

Coronavirus Rumor Control

West Central Georgia DPH Newsletter

Columbus Chamber Updates & Resources

Georgia Center for Nonprofits CARES Act: Relief funds and other assistance

Georgia State Partnership Webinars about the CARES Act and other tools to assist Georgia’s small businesses.

DPH Message for Faith Community Partners

Newsletter from Senator Ed Harbison

Newsletter from Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr.

Georgia DPH News Release March 18, 2020

DPH News Release March 9, 2020

Preparing Your System for COVID-19

Guidance for Healthcare Providers for Reporting Possible Cases of COVID-19 to DPH

Coronavirus and Homelessness – National Alliance to End Homelessness

Provider Webinar Archive

National Alliance to End Homelessness: Upcoming COVID-19 Webinars
June 9 | June 16 | June 18
Read more and Register HOPWA COVID-19 Response Webinar – Review of 2nd Mega-Waiver and FAQs
June 8, 2020 | 2:00 pm EST
Register Here
Upcoming Webinar: Targeting Homeless Prevention in the Midst of COVID-19
June 10, 2020 | 3:30 pm EST
Register here
NCRC Training: How to Respond to Client Mental Health Challenges During COVID-19
May 20, 2020 | 2:00pm EST
SAMHSA: Engaging Subpopulations of Clients Experiencing Homelessness – Older Adults (Including Those Who Have Dementia)
May 13, 2:00 pm EST
CSH: Building an Equitable Community-Wide Response to COVID-19
May 12, 1:00 pm EST
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: Operating Isolation and Quarantine Facilities and Providing Medical, Behavioral Health, and Substance Use Treatment: Lessons Learned from King County
May 12, 2:00 pm EST
National Alliance to End Homelessness: COVID-19 Webinar Series: Making Housing Happen In Difficult Times
May 12, 3:00 pm EST
National Alliance to End Homelessness: COVID-19 Webinar Series: Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence and Trafficking Stay Safe During the Pandemic
May 14, 3:00 pm EST
COVID-19 Webinar Series: Effective Advocacy During the Pandemic
April 30th, 3:00 pm EST
NAEH COVID-19 Webinar Series: COVID-19 and Data Collection Resources for Your Community | April 21, 3:00 pm EST
SAMHSA Webinar: Talking the Talk – A Guide to Housing Resources | April 22, 3:00 pm EST
NAEH COVID-19 Webinar Series: Federal Funding to Address Homelessness and COVID-19: Ask the Experts | April 23, 3:00 pm EST

HUD Daily Digest Archive

HUD Daily Resource Digest
June 8, 2020 | June 11, 2020

HUD Daily Resource Digest
June 1, 2020 | June 4, 2020

HUD Daily Resource Digest
May 26, 2020 | May 29, 2020

HUD Daily Resource Digest
May 19, 2020 | May 21, 2020

HUD Daily Resource Digest
May 11, 2020 | May 12, 2020 | May 15, 2020

Home For Good Weekly Announcement Emails

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July News 2020

Feeding the Valley Food Bank Mobile Pantry
Saturday, July 25, 2020 | 9:00 am

School Start Date Pushed Back in Muscogee County

Troy University Virtual Career Fair

2020 Nationwide Town Hall on Ending Homelessness – Hosted by the National Alliance to End Homelessness

Reopening of School in the Chattahoochee Valley

Summer Meals for All Children

June News 2020

Pre-K Registration is Open and Online!

Feeding the Valley Mobile Pantry
Saturday, June 13, 2020 | 10:00am
New Community Church
1200 South Davis Road, LaGrange
Georgia Residents | Drive Up Only
Read more

Enrichment Services Program
Enrichment Services Program has partnered with Georgia Power for contact-free services – utilizing drive through facility to provide critical services. Read more

Phenix City Schools Summer Feeding Program – Curbside Grad and Go Breakfast and Lunch every Wednesday
June 3, 2020 – July 29, 2020 | 12:00pm
Free for all kids age 18 and under
Read more for locations and contact information

Pre-K Registration for 2020-2021
Any child who is a resident of Muscogee County and four years of age on or before September 1, 2020 is eligible to apply for Pre-K! Open enrollment spaces are still available at several locations. Read more

Community Wide Landlord Engagement
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 10:00 am

FREE COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing
MercyMed of Columbus
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
Highland Community ChurchFree for Uninsured | No Copay
Information Sheet

May News 2020

Columbus City Council Approves Compensating Front Line City Employees with Time Off

FREE COVID-19 Testing
Georgia DPH – West Central Health District
Saturday, May 30, 2020 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Carver High School3100 8th Street, Columbus
Information Sheet

Georgia Governor Kemp Renews State of Emergency

April News 2020

Save Small Business Fund US Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Georgia Center for Nonprofits CARES Act: Relief funds and other assistance

Georgia State Partnership Webinars about the CARES Act and other tools to assist Georgia’s small businesses.

US Interagency Council on Homelessness Webinar
Apr 13, 2020 | 2:00 PM EST | Register here

Be Aware of Cyber Threats | CISA Alert | Defending Against Cyber Scams

Mental Health America of Georgia | Register here
Join the two-part Behavioral Health COVID-19 Response Town Hall to learn the impact of the health crisis and how services and supports have been adjusted to support the needs of Georgians throughout the State.

HHRN & SAMHSA
Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth, and Rural Health Care and Medicaid Telehealth Flexibilities Guidance

March News 2020

Feeding the Valley – Mobile Pantry Update

Collaborative Solutions – Peer Leaders Network Cohort 4

Goodwill March 2020 Calendar

VITA Tax Flyer – Goodwill

AAFES Exchange Hiring Event – Goodwill

Rutledge State Prison Hiring Event – Goodwill

Hostess Brands Hiring Event – Goodwill

Multiple Employers Hiring Event – Goodwill

2020 Census Outreach – Community Canvass Volunteer Training
English | Spanish

Serving Vulnerable Population During Emergency Workshop