IHCC committees carry out goal, strategy, and policy development work. This work is presented to the IHCC Board as recommendations. Committee input ensures that scarce resources devoted to alleviating homelessness are maximized by filling identified service gaps in communities throughout Idaho. The committees consist of CoC Planning; Coordinated Entry; Data Collection, Reporting, and Evaluation (DCR&E); Governance; Point-In-Time Count; and Strategic Planning.
Idaho Homelessness Coordinating Committee (IHCC)
Board Members
Chair, Brady Ellis
bradye@ihfa.org | 208.331.4839
Region 1, Jeff Conroy
jeff@stvincentdepaulcda.org | 208.664.3095
Region 2, Steve Bonnar
piratesteve@juno.com | 208.883.3438
Region 3, Nancy Tuttle
nancy.tuttle@usw.salvationarmy.org | 208.467.6586
Region 4, Misty McEwen
misty@sccap-id.org | 208.733.9351
Region 5, BJ Stensland
bjstensland@yahoo.com | 208.232.0178
Region 6, Bill Campbell
bcampbell@clubinc.org | 208.529.4673 x13
Boise COC, Maureen Brewer
mbrewer@cityofboise.org | 208.570.6845
Formerly Homeless Rep, Steve Bonnar
piratesteve@juno.com | 208.883.3438
Dept. of Commerce, Dennis Porter
Dennis.porter@community.idaho.gov | 208.334.2650
Dept. of Corrections, Lorenzo Washington
lwashintgon@idoc.idaho.gov | 208.658.2133
Dept. of Education, Suzanne Peck
Speck@sde.idaho.gov | 208.332.6904
Dept. of Health and Welfare, Alacia Handy
handya@dhw.idaho.gov | 208.334.5878
Dept. of Labor, Rico Barrera
Ricardo.barrera@labor.idaho.gov | 208.332.3570
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Anna Johnson-Whitehead
Anna.johnson-whitehead@va.gov | 208.442.1000 x7806
Advisory Members
NIAC Executive Director, Shana Zotikos
shana@northidahoaidscoalition.org | 208.665.1448
Court Services Bureau Programs Supervisor, Stephanie Brastrup
slbrastrup@adaweb.net | 208.577.3441
Agendas
Minutes
Governance Committee
Chair: Leslie Foltz
Contact person: Kristina Larkin kristinal@ihfa.org
Cindy Wood, Family Promise of North Idaho (Region 1); Steve Bonnar, Sojourners’ Alliance (Region 2); Debra Udan, Jannus (Region 3); Vacant (Region 4); Leslie Foltz, Bannock Youth Foundation (Region 5); Cathy Kotecki, Dept. Health & Welfare (Region 6); Maureen Brewer, Boise CoC; Kristina Larkin, IHFA
Description:
Committee members develop policies and procedures for the IHCC, which are adopted into the IHCC’s Operating Guidelines. Such work ensures the IHCC operates in an effective manner to meet the goals and strategies adopted.
Agendas
- 01/11/2017
- 02/08/2017
- 03/15/2017
- 04/12/2017
- 05/03/2017
- 07/12/2017
- 09/13/2017
- 10/11/2017
- 011/08/2017
- 02/14/2018
- 03/14/2018
- 05/09/2018
- 06/13/2018
- 07/11/2018
- 10/03/2018
Minutes
Homeless Connect Committee
Homeless Connect- Dana Wiemiller danaw@ihfa.org
Becca Stinson, St. Vincent de Paul (Region 1); Janna Jones, Sojourners’ Alliance (Region 2); Melanee Neese, Salvation Army Nampa (Region 3); Leanne Trappen, Twin Falls Housing Authority (Region 4); Susan Thurm, Aid for Friends (Region 5); Bill Campbell, CLUB Inc. (Region 6); Brian Dale, HUD; Ann Fitzsimmons, VA; Pam Thompson, Kootenai Health; Heidi Smith, Health & Welfare; Brady Ellis, IHFA; Lisa Steele, IHFA; Jennifer Otto, IHFA; Dana Wiemiller, IHFA
Description:
Committee members develop and support a coordinated, statewide homelessness response system to more effectively utilize available resources and ensure people with the greatest need are prioritized for housing and services.
Agendas
- 09/12/2017
- 10/10/2017
- 10/24/2017
- 10/27/2017
- 11/14/2017
- 11/28/2017
- 12/12/2017
- 01/23/2018
- 02/27/2018
- 03/27/2018
- 05/22/2018
- 07/24/2018
- 08/28/2018
- 09/25/2018
- 11/27/2018
- 12/18/2018
Minutes
DCR&E Committee
Chair: Susan Thurm susanme2002@yahoo.com
Vice Chair: Angela Wartel
Secretary: Lori Stewart
Bob Daugherty, St. Vincent de Paul (Region 1), Angela Wartel, Lewis-Clark State College (Region 2); Vacant (Region 3); Donna Graybill, Voices Against Violence (Region 4); Susan Thurm, Aid for Friends (Region 5); Nate Conner, CLUB Inc. (Region 6); Maureen Brewer, Boise CoC; Jennifer Otto, IHFA; Lisa Steele, IHFA; Lori Stewart, IHFA
Description:
Committee members work in conjunction with the HMIS Lead Agency (IHFA) on projects involving HMIS and other data sources within the IHCC to provide a comprehensive picture of clients, services provided and unmet needs, and coordinate requirements for the statewide HMIS. Data Collection, Reporting and Evaluation involves not only HUD programs, but also other federal partners such as Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services, and other faith-based and non-profit agencies not participating in HMIS.
Agendas
- 01/18/2018
- 02/08/2018
- 02/20/2018
- 03/08/2018
- 04/12/2018
- 05/10/2018
- 06/14/2018
- 07/10/2018
- 08/09/2018
- 09/06/2018
- 10/09/2018
- 11/08/2018
Minutes
PIT Committee
Chair: Jennifer Otto jennifero@ihfa.org
Scott Parker, St. Vincent de Paul (Region 1); Steve Thomas, Family Promise Lewis Clark (Region 2); Amanda Johnson, Advocates Against Family Violence (Region 3); Misty McEwan, SCCAP (Region 4); Sarah O’Banion, Family Services Alliance (Region 5); Dena Skinner, CLUB, Inc. (Region 6); Howard Beldoff, Boise CoC; Lori Stewart, IHFA; Jennifer Otto, IHFA
Description:
Members of this committee plan for and carry out the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count as directed by HUD. Committee members work with the Collaborative Applicant and the HMIS Lead Agency to develop and execute strategies to carry out the count at a regional level.
Agendas
- 09/13/2017
- 10/04/2017
- 11/08/2017
- 12/13/2017
- 01/10/2018
- 02/14/2018
- 03/14/2018
- 04/11/2018
- 05/09/2018
- 08/28/2018
- 09/19/2018
- 10/10/2018
- 11/14/2018
Minutes
Strategic Planning Committee
Chair: Shawn Walters shawnw@ihfa.org
Aly Pogue, St. Vincent de Paul (Region 1); Cliff McAleer, Sojourners’ Alliance (Region 2); Amanda Fields, CATCH (Region 3); Misty McEwen, SCCAP (Region 4); Holly Llewellyn, Oneida Crisis Center (Region 5); Anne Johnson, EICAP (Region 6); Maureen Brewer, Boise CoC; Kristina Larkin, IHFA; Shawn Walters, IHFA
Description:
Committee members determine what small steps the Balance of State can make to achieve functional zero homelessness. The members use benchmarks derived from the System Performance Measures to achieve their goals.
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