Community Council of St Charles County

The organization leads community planning to coordinate and evaluate housing and homelessness prevention in the tri-county region and is the backbone organization for the MO-503 continuum of care which is a cross-sector coalition of health and human services organizations implementing a strategic plan to end homelessness. The organization conducts annual point in time homeless counts, provides the homeless management information system which tracks client services and program outcomes, and provides community data to federal, state, and local governmental entities, funders, and nonprofit organizations.

The organization established a coordinated entry system which created a simpler way for people who are homeless or at risk to obtain the assistance they need. A single phone number which is connected to a centralized case management team is used to enable people quicker access to services. This centralized case management team tracks requests for assistance, referrals, services provided, and contributing factors to homelessness.

The organization provides access to health and human services through educational and networking events. Its annual community services summit features an extensive community resource fair and skill building workshops that increase the effectiveness of social service providers. The organization also raises awareness about community needs and resources through monthly networking luncheons and connects citizens with volunteer opportunities at nonprofit organizations.