About the PPCoC
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) refers to the group of service providers involved in the decision-making processes for preventing and ending homelessness as the ‘‘Continuum of Care.’’
What is the PPCoC?
A Continuum of Care (CoC) helps communities plan for and provide a full range of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing and other services to address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care (PPCoC) is made up of service providers, advocates, local government officials, and citizens who work to eliminate homelessness in El Paso County, Colorado. The PPCoC is governed by a Board elected by the general members of the PPCoC. Community Health Partnership serves as the lead agency for the PPCoC and assists the PPCoC with:
- Establishing a planning body and leadership structure for the CoC
- Administering and operating HMIS
- Conducting CoC planning and operations
- Preparing the application for federal CoC Program funding
Mission
The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care exists to end homelessness in the Pikes Peak Region.
Vision
To make homelessness brief, rare, and nonrecurring.
Goals
- Promote community commitment to the goal of ending homelessness
- Provide and/or facilitate funding to re-house people experiencing homelessness
- Assist individuals experiencing homelessness to access and maintain mainstream benefits
- Optimize self-sufficiency to prevent recurrence of homelessness
PPCoC Membership FAQ
Who Should Apply?
Anyone who is interested in ending homelessness in El Paso County, including representatives from nonprofit homeless assistance providers, persons who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence survivor service providers, faith-based organizations, government entities, businesses, advocates, mental health agencies, hospitals, veteran organizations, school districts and more.
Can more than one representative from my organization apply for membership?
Absolutely. It’s a good idea for each organization to appoint one person to serve as the primary liaison to the PPCoC. This person should ensure that trainings and bi-annual member meetings are attended, and inform the organization’s leadership of matters related to the PPCoC. Voting is limited to one designee per member organization. New members are invited to join on an ongoing basis.
What are the benefits of membership?
- Apply for funding passed through the CoC by HUD and other funding bodies.
- Vote at bi-annual member meetings. Voting is limited to one designee per member organization.
- Participate in PPCoC committees as voting members and make recommendations to the PPCoC Board of Directors.
some of the membership responsibilities don't apply to me/my agency
PPCoC members represent a variety of groups, including groups that are not CoC-funded and/or do not provide direct services to persons experiencing homelessness. Participation in HMIS and CE are required for CoC-funded programs. For non-CoC funded members, the commitment is to collectively support these CoC efforts.
PPCoC Governing Board Members
- Alison Gerbig, MSW, Program Manager Homes for All Veterans SSVF, Rocky Mountain Human Services
- Andy Barton, President & CEO, Catholic Charities
- Anne Beer, Director of Health Equity, Peak Vista Community Health Centers
- Anne Markley, CEO, TESSA
- Christopher Garvin, Deputy Executive Director, El Paso County Department of Human Services
- Crystal Karr*, Homeless Prevention and Response Coordinator, City of Colorado Springs
- Haley Chapin, Executive Director, Tri-Lakes Cares
- Jansen Howard, Street Outreach Program Manager, Homeward Pikes Peak
- Kat Lilley-Blair, Office Manager, NAMI
- Kayla Rockhold, LCSW, Social Worker, Pikes Peak Library District
- Kristy Milligan, CEO, Westside Cares
- Michael Malone, Regional Director, Weidner Apartments Homes
- Paul Spencer*, Deputy Director, Colorado Springs Housing Authority
- Randi Davis*, Housing Analyst, El Paso County Economic Development
- Stephanie Johnson, Associate Professor, College of Education, University of the Southwest
- Terry Anderson, Chief Operating Officer, Springs Rescue Mission
- Velda Baker, Faith Community Nurse, Penrose-St. Francis Hospital
* Indicates Ex-Officio Status
- Allison Gross, Housing Coordinator, TESSA
- Andy Barton, President & CEO, Catholic Charities
- Anne Beer, Retired, former Director of Health Equity, Peak Vista Community Health Centers
- Becky Treece, CEO, The Place
- Crystal Karr*, Homeless Prevention and Response Coordinator, City of Colorado Springs
- Erin McNab, Housing Development Specialist, Colorado Department of Local Affairs-Division of Housing
- Haley Chapin, Executive Director, Tri-Lakes Cares (Sabbatical)
- Heather Ryan-Figueroa, Director of Housing and Outreach Programs, Homeward Pikes Peak
- Jamie Brown, Program Officer, CSHF
- Jeff Cook, Chief Programs Officer, Springs Rescue Mission
- Kat Lilley-Blair, Office Manager, NAMI
- Kristy Milligan, CEO, Westside Cares
- Mary Berringer, Lived Experience
- Paul Spencer*, Deputy Director, Colorado Springs Housing Authority
- Randi Davis*, Community Development Analyst, El Paso County Housing Authority
- Stacie Kwitek, Director, El Paso County Department of Human Services
- Tandy Heath, Veteran Support Specialist Homes for All Veterans-SSVF, Rocky Mountain Human Services
- Velda Baker, Faith Community Nurse, Penrose-St. Francis Hospital
- Venita Pine, Chief Operations Officer, Ascending to Health Respite Care
* Indicates Ex-Officio Status
PPCoC Governance Documents
PPCoC Governance Charter
Pikes Peak Strategic Plan
Pikes Peak Standards of Care
PPCoC Board Meeting Minutes - last 7 meetings
Bi-Annual Membership Meetings
- 2024 Summer Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2023 Fall Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2023 Spring Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2022 Fall Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2022 Spring Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2021 Fall Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2021 Spring Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2020 Fall Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2019 Spring Membership Meeting Presentation
- 2018 Fall Membership Meeting Presentation
Become a member
Complete the form to apply to become a member of the PPCoC.
