The document discusses a Continuum of Care program operated across four counties in Northwest Ohio to address homelessness. Each county holds monthly meetings and identifies local needs, with separate goals that relate to the overall aim of ending homelessness. Stakeholder engagement and collaboration are strengthened through developing relationships with key community members, education, and commitment to regular attendance at meetings despite challenges around consistency and turnover. Major accomplishments include operating various housing and homeless assistance grants in each county and working with shelters to provide a single entry point for homeless individuals.

1. Increasing Stakeholder Engagement & Strengthening Collaboration Ragan Claypool, Support Services Coordinator WSOS Community Action Commission Fremont, Ohio [email_address]

4. How the Continuum Works: Updates, funding opportunities and requests for additional data are provided from the state level Data and accomplishments are shared with advocacy groups and funding sources Information from each CoC is compiled and submitted Data is shared ideas are discussed at Coalition Meetings In Each County

10. Questions ? For more information, please contact: Ragan Claypool, Support Services Coordinator WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. [email_address] www.wsos.org