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Help strengthen our community's response to homelessness
Coalition workgroups bring service providers, community partners, people with lived experience, and concerned residents together to turn shared goals into practical action across Jasper and Newton Counties.
General Membership Meeting
The main community forum for learning, sharing updates, coordinating services, and helping guide the Coalition's overall direction.
- When
- Quarterly, second Monday
- Where
- Microsoft Teams
What the group works on
- Agency, program, and committee updates
- Community needs, service gaps, and shared priorities
- Coalition policies, leadership, and major decisions
- Coordination across housing and supportive-service partners
Good fit for: Anyone interested in homelessness, housing, community services, or the Coalition's work.
System of Care Workgroup
Looks at how the entire homelessness-response system works and develops practical projects to close gaps and improve outcomes.
- When
- Monthly, last Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
- Where
- First Presbyterian Church, 509 S. Pearl Ave.
What the group works on
- Gaps between outreach, shelter, services, and housing
- Coalition goals, action projects, and system improvements
- Barriers affecting people with the greatest housing needs
- Recommendations for community and funding priorities
Good fit for: Service providers, housing partners, local government, healthcare, behavioral health, funders, and people with lived experience.
Data Workgroup
Turns local information into a clearer picture of homelessness, service needs, system performance, and opportunities to improve.
- When
- Monthly, third Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
- Where
- Microsoft Teams
What the group works on
- Data quality, completeness, and consistent reporting
- HMIS, coordinated-entry, PIT, HIC, and performance data
- Community trends and annual service-gap analysis
- Useful reports, dashboards, and decision support
Good fit for: HMIS users, program staff, analysts, evaluators, grant staff, and anyone interested in data-informed decisions.
Monitoring Workgroup
Reviews funded programs for compliance and performance while helping providers strengthen their policies, documentation, and results.
- When
- Scheduled as needed
- Participation
- Appointment and conflict review may be required
What the group works on
- Standardized reviews of CoC- and ESG-funded programs
- Program documentation, grant requirements, and performance
- Written findings and corrective-action follow-up
- Identifying appropriate training or technical assistance
Good fit for: People with experience in program operations, compliance, grants, quality assurance, or financial review who can serve without a conflict of interest.
Prioritization Committee
Helps translate local needs and system data into funding priorities and prepares the local process used before applications are reviewed.
- When
- Scheduled as needed
- Focus
- Planning and funding priorities
What the group works on
- Community needs and local funding priorities
- Competition timelines, forms, and review procedures
- Clear scoring standards and conflict-of-interest safeguards
- Preparing recommendations for Coalition leadership
Good fit for: System planners, grant professionals, community representatives, and non-conflicted members who understand local housing and service needs.
Public Education and Outreach Workgroup
Helps the community understand homelessness, learn what works, and find meaningful ways to participate in local solutions.
- When
- Monthly, first Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
- Where
- 512 S. Joplin Ave.
What the group works on
- Public information and educational materials
- Volunteer, landlord, and community engagement
- Provider training and resource awareness
- Public events, including Project Homeless Connect
Good fit for: Communicators, educators, landlords, volunteers, event planners, advocates, and community partners.
Rank and Review Committee
Independently evaluates applications for HUD Continuum of Care funding and recommends a fair, documented project priority order.
- When
- Scheduled during an active funding competition
- Participation
- Conflict-free reviewers only
What the group works on
- Reviewing new and renewal project applications
- Applying the approved scoring criteria consistently
- Creating the recommended project priority listing
- Documenting decisions and considering eligible appeals
Good fit for: Detail-oriented community members who can review applications objectively, complete required training, and serve without a financial or organizational conflict.
Street Outreach Team
Coordinates compassionate engagement with people living outside and connects them with immediate help, assessment, services, and housing.
- When
- Monthly, last Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
- Where
- Microsoft Teams
What the group works on
- Coordinating outreach coverage, safety, and follow-up
- Building trust with people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
- Meeting immediate needs and sharing resource information
- Connecting people to Housing Connect and community services
Good fit for: Trained outreach staff and volunteers, first responders, shelters, healthcare and behavioral-health partners, and people with lived experience.
Upcoming Coalition Meetings
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
System of Care Workgroup
Monthly Meeting [In-person]
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church (509 S Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, United States)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Public Education and Outreach Workgroup
Monthly Meeting [In-person]
1:00 PM–2:30 PM
512 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, Missouri 64801, United States
Monday, August 10, 2026
The Homeless Coalition of Jasper and Newton Counties
General Membership Meeting
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams — join link not included in the published calendar
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Data Workgroup
Monthly Meeting
2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Microsoft Teams — join link not included in the published calendar
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
System of Care Workgroup
Monthly Meeting [In-person]
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church (509 S Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, United States)
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Public Education and Outreach Workgroup
Monthly Meeting [In-person]
1:00 PM–2:30 PM
512 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, Missouri 64801, United States
Monday, September 14, 2026
The Homeless Coalition of Jasper and Newton Counties
General Membership Meeting
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams — join link not included in the published calendar
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Data Workgroup
Monthly Meeting
2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Microsoft Teams — join link not included in the published calendar
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
System of Care Workgroup
Monthly Meeting [In-person]
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church (509 S Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, United States)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Public Education and Outreach Workgroup
Monthly Meeting [In-person]
1:00 PM–2:30 PM
512 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, Missouri 64801, United States
Monday, October 12, 2026
The Homeless Coalition of Jasper and Newton Counties
General Membership Meeting
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams — join link not included in the published calendar
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Data Workgroup
Monthly Meeting
2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Microsoft Teams — join link not included in the published calendar
Committee Interest Form
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