To ensure progress toward the goal of ending homeless in Asheville and Buncombe County, a lead entity has been chosen to coordinate implementation of the plan and be accountable to the community, homeless service providers, and the local government.   

Functions of the lead entity are:

• Management of the Homeless Management Information System
• Identifying and obtaining additional public and private resources.
• Coordinating service provider agencies and local governments.
• Acting as a liaison to local government.
• Providing regular progress reports to the community.

For the past year and a half, the  Affordable Housing Coalition of Asheville and Buncombe County  fostered the Homeless Initiative as the Lead Entity.  Due to the success of this project, in October of this year the City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County, voted to become the lead entity for the 10-Year Plan. Following best practices across the country, this move shows the continued support for the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness by local government.

 

Contact the Affordable Housing Coalition at: (828) 259-9216