CoC Committees
Standing Committees
Macomb Continuum of Care (CoC) Board
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Daija Butler, CoC Board President Term, Macomb County Health & Community Services
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Sharman Davenport, CoC Board Vice President, Turning Point
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Megan Vinyard, CoC Board Secretary, Macomb Community College
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Julie Hintz, Macomb Community Action, Collaborative Applicant, and HARA Representative
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Connie Lasher, Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH), Community Housing Network (CHN)
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Susan Williams, Beyond Common Consulting
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Sarah Gilstorf, Community First Health Center
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Melvenna Fant-Jones, Women Healing Eternally and Transforming (WHEAT)
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Gail Harding, The Salvation Army MATTS Shelter
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Kiana Harrison, Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND), HMIS Representative
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Shelley Brinkmann, Community Housing Network (CHN)
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Heather VanDenburg, Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST)
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Daniel Miller, Community Member
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Rustine Janiszewski, Veterans Affairs (VA)
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Kara Black, PCDC Amelia Agnes Home
Point-In-Time Count
Assist the Collaborative Applicant with the annual Point-In-Time Count of homeless persons in Macomb County. This could involve planning and coordination, volunteer recruitment and training, and data collection and management.
Contact: Kristin DeFranco
Coordinated Entry Systems
Oversees the implementation and operation of the coordinated entry system, which is designed to streamline access to housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Key responsibilities are system design, policy development, training, and data management and monitoring.
Contact: Daija Butler
Grant Ranking & Compliance
Responsible for evaluating, prioritizing, and monitoring grant applications and funded projects to ensure they meet specific standards and requirements. This committee ensures grant funds are awarded to the most deserving projects and that these projects are managed effectively and in compliance with all regulations.
Contact: Julie Hintz
HMIS & Data Quality
Responsible for overseeing and managing the integrity of data related to homelessness within Macomb County. This committee ensures HMIS meets federal and local standards, and those participating agencies involved are using the system properly per data quality protocols. Thorough data analysis, reporting, and implementation of data sharing and privacy protections are in place.
Contact: mihelp@homeless.org
CoC Equity Results Team (CERT)
This committee promotes and ensures equity within the homeless response system ensuring equal access to housing and services. This team identifies and addresses disparities in access, services, and outcomes for those experiencing homelessness. Key aspects include assessment, policy development, training and education, community engagement and monitoring initiatives.
Contact: Daija Butler
Awareness & Advocacy
The purpose of this committee is to raise public awareness about homelessness and advocate for policies and resources to positively impact the community. The goal is to foster a supportive community environment and influence all community stakeholders to enact policy changes that contribute to ending homelessness.
Contact: Heather VanDenburg
Shelley Brinkmann
Landlord Engagement
This committee strives to build and maintain positive relationships with landlords and property managers to secure housing options for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Key components are outreach and recruitment, education and training, resource development and supporting a beneficial relationship with landlords to support the community.
Contact: CoC@macombgov.org