The Homeless Coalition of Jasper and Newton Counties
Connecting People to Housing, Support, and Hope
The Homeless Coalition brings together service providers, community partners, and advocates to improve the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Jasper and Newton Counties.
Whether you are seeking help, looking to get involved, or wanting to better understand homelessness in our community, you are in the right place.
NEED HELP NOW?
If You Are Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Instability
You are not alone. Help is available.
The Joplin Homeless Coalition coordinates access to housing resources, outreach services, and community support through our partner agencies.
Get Connected to Services
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Emergency shelter and transitional housing
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Coordinated Entry and housing assessments
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Street outreach and support services
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Food, healthcare, and basic needs resources
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
WHAT WE DO
How the Joplin Homeless Coalition Works
The Coalition is not a single shelter or program. We are a collaborative network of organizations working together to address homelessness more effectively.
Our work includes:
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Coordinating housing access through the Continuum of Care
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Supporting street outreach and engagement efforts
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Maintaining a shared Community Resource Guide
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Convening agencies, advocates, and stakeholders
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Promoting data-driven and humane responses to homelessness
By working together, we reduce duplication, close gaps in services, and help people move toward stable housing.
GET INVOLVED
Help Make a Difference in Our Community
Homelessness is a community issue, and meaningful change happens when people show up.
Ways to Get Involved
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Join the Coalition and attend meetings
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Volunteer with partner agencies
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Support housing-focused solutions
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Advocate for evidence-based approaches
Whether you represent an organization, a business, or are an individual community member, your voice and participation matter.
Get Involved Today
LANDLORD & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Partner With Us
Landlords and community partners play a critical role in expanding housing opportunities.
We work with property owners to:
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Connect tenants with support services
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Reduce barriers to housing placement
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Strengthen long-term housing stability
If you are interested in learning more about partnering with the Coalition, we would love to talk.
Information for Landlords & Partners
TRANSPARENCY & GOVERNANCE
Accountability and Collaboration
The Joplin Homeless Coalition is committed to transparency, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
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Meeting agendas and minutes are publicly available
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Community stakeholders are encouraged to participate
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Decisions are guided by data, best practices, and lived experience
View Agendas & Minutes
Contact the Coalition
Local Data
Understanding Homelessness in Our Community
Local data helps the Joplin Homeless Coalition and our partners understand trends, measure progress, and coordinate services across Jasper and Newton Counties. The information shared here reflects community-wide data used for planning, reporting, and improving housing outcomes.
Our local data includes:
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Length of time individuals remain homeless
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Returns to homelessness after housing placement
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The number of people experiencing homelessness
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Employment and income growth among participants
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Individuals experiencing homelessness for the first time
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Exits from street outreach, residential settings, and housing retention
This data is reviewed regularly and used to support collaborative decision making, align resources, and promote housing focused, data informed solutions within our Continuum of Care.
By using shared local data, we strengthen collaboration, improve decision making, and support housing focused solutions that respond to real needs in our community.
