Calendar
Continuum of Care
All agencies, organizations, landlords, local and state officials
are welcome to attend COC meetings to discuss and develop ways to
alleviate various housing and homeless issues. This group meets on the
second Friday at 10:00am at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside
Street Street in Bennington.
Interfaith Liaison Committee
The Interfaith Liaison Committee consists of
representatives of various churches and congregations in Bennington
County. Members of this committee serve as a direct link between
the Bennington Coalition for the Homeless and their congregations by
relaying Coalition needs, events, and updates. They also support BCH
staff with planning events and fundraiser. The group meets once a month
on the 4th Tuesday at 6:00pm. Location change monthly. New members are
always welcome!
Board of Directors
The Directors meet every fourth Wednesday of the
month at 6:00pm. Meetings are located at the Merchants Bank on Main
Street in Bennington. The Directors meet monthly to discuss and
implement policies, budgets, future planning, and general agency
operations. These meetings are open to the public and new board members
are welcome. Please contact the Coalition if you are interested in
becoming a board member.
Northshire Human Service Council
The Northshire Human Service Council meets every
second Wednesday of each month. These meetings are held at 8:30am in the
Manchester UCS conference room. This committee consists of various
representatives of local and state agencies county wide. Since most
agencies in our area work closely with one another, this is a great way
for agencies to share information, promote upcoming events, specify
needs to assure that every agency is informed. Representatives of area
service agencies are welcome to take part in the round-table
discussions.
Vermont State Continuum of Care
Coalition
The Bennington Coalition for the Homeless is the
County representative in the Vermont State Continuum of Care Taskforce.
This committee consists of various homeless agencies throughout the
state and meets monthly in Randolph, Vermont to discuss strategies to
alleviate homelessness in Vermont.