Continuum of Care News

Dear friends, I know many of you received the sad news last week that our Prologue family lost one of its best. Stu Hancock passed away on Thursday, 2/9 following an illness. Stu had great passion for his work as our Homeless Outreach Director. Since 2000 Stu led the way in providing services to individuals and families that were homeless in Baltimore County. He was an outspoken advocate, a mentor to staff and recognized as a community leader. He had a heart of gold and connected easily with the homeless population. He shared his philosophy, “where the rubber meets the road,” as the mantra that guides the daily work of Prologue’s Homeless Outreach Team as they journey throughout the county meeting people in need of services wherever they are – in campsites, shelters and on the streets. We mourn his loss and celebrate his memory because he gave so much to all of us. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Stu’s life.  His wife, Beverly Marlowe Hancock , welc...

HUD is partnering with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to offer the HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. The 2017 Award will be given to a project that promotes affordable housing, community revitalization, and/or enhanced economic opportunities through the continued use or adaptive re-use of historic buildings and neighborhoods. The deadline for nominations is March 27, 2017 and details about the criteria and submission process for the HUD Historic Preservation Award are available now. Projects completed within the last three years with HUD funding or financing are eligible to apply. Work must meet preservation guidelines - the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The award will be presented in conjunction with ACHP’s business meeting in July. The Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) and the Office of Environment and Energy (OEE) developed the award with ACHP, an independent federal ag...

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Your Opportunity to Present at the 2017 NCHV Annual Conference Share your expertise with individuals from around the country working to end veteran homelessness Abstracts must be submitted by Feb. 28, 2017  Every year, NCHV gathers the top experts and presenters to lead sessions at the NCHV Annual Conference. Submit your presentation abstract to be among those guiding services as we embark into the new Administration by sharing your best practices, creative solutions, unique programs, and more with 700 attendees. Click here to fill out an abstract submission form to present at the 2017 NCHV Annual Conference . For the latest news, resources and grant information, visit our website at www.nchv.org . Na...

Recipients are currently experiencing difficulties accessing the eLOCCS system. HUD is aware of the problem and is working to address it now. If you are attempting to make a draw, we suggest that you try again later today.             Visit the HUD Exchange at https://www.hudexchange.info