The Augusta Homeless Task Force serves as the Richmond County Continuum of Care (GA-504 CoC), the community-wide planning and coordinating body responsible for addressing homelessness in Richmond County and the surrounding area. Convened by United Way of the CSRA, the Task Force brings together a diverse coalition of service providers, faith-based organizations, local governments, community leaders, advocates, and individuals with lived experience.

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Through collaboration and shared accountability, the Task Force works to create a coordinated, data-driven response to homelessness—one that prioritizes prevention, access to stable housing, and long-term solutions. The Task Force plays a vital role in aligning local programs and strategies with federal and state priorities established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), ensuring that resources are used effectively to meet the needs of the most vulnerable populations in our community.

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By fostering partnerships and encouraging system-wide coordination, the Augusta Homeless Task Force seeks not only to respond to homelessness, but to reduce its occurrence and duration, improve outcomes for individuals and families, and promote equity across the local homeless response system.

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The Homeless Task Force is responsible for:

• Coordinating the local homeless response system, including outreach, shelter, housing, and supportive services

• Supporting HUD CoC Program funding efforts by helping develop applications, performance reports, and community priorities

• Promoting data quality and system performance through collaboration with the local Homeless Management Information System administrator

• Facilitating communication and coordination among local stakeholders

• Advancing equity and evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations

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Membership

Membership in the Augusta Homeless Task Force is open to all individuals and organizations committed to preventing and ending homelessness in our community. Members include representatives from local and state government, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, housing and service providers, healthcare agencies, and concerned citizens.

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Each participating organization designates a voting representative to ensure consistent engagement, informed decision-making, and shared leadership across the Continuum of Care. Participation offers members the opportunity to collaborate, share resources, influence local priorities, and contribute to system-wide improvements.

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Meetings

The Homeless Task Force meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at the Kroc Center. Meetings provide a forum to review community needs, share program updates, discuss data and trends, and plan coordinated responses to homelessness.

 

*Meeting dates, times, or locations may change due to holidays, special events, or scheduling conflicts. Meetings are open to all members and interested stakeholders, and new participants are always welcome.

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Current Opportunities
 

- HMIS Local Administrator

The Homeless Task Force is currently requesting letters of interest from qualified organizations to serve as the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administrator. This role is essential to ensuring accurate, timely, and secure data collection and reporting across all Continuum of Care programs, supporting performance measurement, funding compliance, and informed decision-making.
Additional information and submission details will be available soon.

 

- Point-in-Time Count

Each year, the Task Force conducts an annual Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count to identify the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community on a single night. This critical data helps inform funding decisions, measure progress, and guide local strategies.

Volunteer opportunities and event details will be announced soon—please check back for updates.

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