CoC Board Applications Now Open

Due September 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

On April 25, 2024 the CoC Membership voted to approve the first round of recommended Board candidates along with the Non-Voting Liaisons from City Council and County Commission. During the intial Board application process, there were no applicants for five representative seats:

• Local Non-Governmental Funders
• Business Community
• Faith Community
• Community Member (one of two seats)
• Supportive Provider Network

The Nominating and Membership Committee is beginning the application process to fill these five remaining seats. Interested and qualified applicants should review the CoC Governance Charter and Board Member Role Descriptions for additional details. Applications are due by Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The Nominating and Membership Committee will review applications, conduct interviews, and develop a slate of candidates. The full CoC membership will vote in October to appoint the recommended slate and the full Board will participapte in Strategic Planning in November. 

Click the button below to access the CoC Board application.

Are you interested in applying for a Board seat? Do you want to know more about what to expect if elected? Is this your first time applying to serve on a Board?

Attend a one-hour virtual Board Interest Q&A Session! These sessions will cover:

• The role of the CoC Board within the larger CoC structure
• The history and context of the Asheville-Buncombe CoC Board
• Shared values and culture
• The Board structure
• Recent work of the CoC Board and what to expect next
• Time for Q&A

The intention of these sessions is to support CoC members in accessing this opportunity. The sessions will not involve any decision-making nor are they confirmation of an appointment. 

There is no pre-registration required. Simply click the buttons below to join the virtual sessions. Sessions will take place on:

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. & Wednesday, September 11th at 9:30 a.m.

If you or someone you know would benefit from one of these sessions, but is unable to attend virtually, please email homelessstrategy@ashevillenc.gov or call 828-747-8168 to set up an alternative. 

Code Purple Funding Opportunity

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County have collectively budgeted $100,000 to support Code Purple Emergency Shelter in the 2024-2025 winter season and are inviting funding requests for consideration.

Eligibility Requirements:

• CoC Member organization in good standing
• Emergency shelter provider committed to providing additional/overflow shelter beds each night Code Purple is called in accordance with the 24 - 25 Draft Code Purple Manual, including: approach, access hours, rules, and participation in Code Purple Work Group
• Proposed site is owned by shelter provider or site control is secured

Please use the button below to complete the Code Purple Emergency Shelter Funding Request form. The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care's Funding Committee will review submissions and present a recommendation for funding consideration to the CoC Board at their next meeting on September 12, 2024.

To allow for Funding Committee review and publication in meeting materials on September 5, 2024, funding requests are due August 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Please email homelessstrategy@ashevillenc.gov or call 828-747-8168 with any questions or if you experience technical difficulties. 

Member Engagement Voicemail: call 828-271-6161