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330-452-4363
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330-452-4363There are many ways to get involved with helping out the homeless in our community, Find information about different local groups as well as national conferences and organizations focused on ending homelessness.
Success & Resilience Stories: Overcoming Homelessness
We believe in the power of resilience and transformation. Our success stories highlight the strength, courage, and determination of individuals who have overcome homelessness. Each journey is unique, but all reflect the hope, support, and opportunities that have helped these individuals rebuild their lives.
These stories are a testament to the impact of community support, unwavering perseverance, and the resources we provide. From finding stable housing to securing employment and rebuilding relationships, each story is a beacon of possibility for others facing similar challenges.
Join us in celebrating these incredible achievements. Together, we can continue to inspire and empower others on their path to a brighter future.
The Point in Time (PIT) Count is the annual Housing Survey conducted in Stark County to count those experiencing homelessness. A count is required nationwide, at the end of January, for communities to receive federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for homeless programs. The Night of the Count will be Sunday, January 26, 2025 with surveys being conducted over the following seven days. Street Count volunteers will go out in small teams to search for people living on the street in Stark County. Service-Based Count volunteers will be stationed in service locations around the county, such as meal sites, libraries, bus stations, for 2–3 hour shifts in groups of two – four to survey those experiencing homelessness.
To volunteer for the Stark County PIT Count click on the link below
HCCSC always welcomes new members! To become a member, complete the HCCSC Membership Form with your name, title, agency affiliation/job, email and telephone number.
Members’ meetings are held three times each year. Members will receive the meeting agenda and meeting link 5 days prior to the meeting via email. The meetings are held virtually and begin at 2:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the communication.
March 17, 2025
July 21, 2025
November 17, 2025
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For details regarding each standing committee’s role and responsibilities, please see the HCCSC Governance Charter.
Other than the Executive Committee, which is composed of the Board Officers, HCCSC members may request to serve on a standing committee by completing the HCCSC Committee Interest Form.
Approval to serve on a standing committee is required in accordance with Policy A.1: Guidelines Governing HCCSC Committee Service.
The Collaborative is a group of local agencies that provide direct service to homeless clients and others who have an interest in addressing homelessness. Its focus is to end homelessness by identifying gaps in the homeless system and devising solutions to eliminate those gaps and to improve service delivery.
To join the HSC listserv, email 
Cassie Johr at cassie.johr@starkmhar.org
For additional information about the efforts to end homelessness throughout our country and our state, please click the links below. Several of the organizations listed have annual conferences and other events; find their Events pages to get the details.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)
Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH)
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)
Corporation for Supportive Housing – Ohio Chapter (CSH Ohio)