The Continuum of Care includes individuals and organizations across Forsyth County who are committed to ending and preventing homelessness. The vision of the CoC is to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring; and that everyone has housing choices and prompt access to a variety of housing resources and supports that meets their needs.

Membership of the CoC is open to any organization or individual that has an interest in the community wide commitment to prevent and end homelessness in Forsyth County. The full membership meets the third Tuesday at 9:00am. For more information and to access meeting links visit the Events Page. CoC Membership Levels:

New members are welcome to join at any time during the year. There are two levels of membership: non-voting members and voting members.

 Non-Voting Members:
Any person who attends at least one meeting per calendar year is considered a Non-Voting Member. Non-Voting Members may receive information from the Continuum of Care including, but not limited to, meeting notices, Continuum of Care meeting minutes and Continuum of Care reports. To remain in good standing, Non-Voting Members must attend at least one meeting a calendar year in order to maintain their membership.

Voting Members:
There is no minimum or maximum number of voting members on the Forsyth County CoC. In order to be a voting member, the person or agency must attend at least 4 yearly CoC meetings and complete an online application and sign the Conflict-of-Interest Policy. 

New voting members are welcome to join the Continuum of Care on a quarterly basis. Membership applications are due by the last Friday in January, April, July, and October. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the Executive Committee, voted on by the Commision on Ending Homelessness, and voted on by the Continuum of Care Full Membership. Once approved, new members will participate in New Member Orientation. There are no dues or membership fees associated with Continuum of Care membership. Non-voting members must attend at least one meeting during the fiscal year. In order to become a voting member of the CoC, a person must attend at least four CoC meeting and complete an application. Only one (1) representative of an agency may cast a vote on each action.

Please feel free to share this invitation with others who are interested in this vital work in our community. If you have questions about membership, please contact hscd@cityofws.org. 

Join the Fight Against Homelessness

Homeless Caucus

The WSFC CoC wants you to join the Homeless Caucus! The Homeless Caucus is comprised of individuals with current and past lived experience and assists the CoC in creating and updating policies, procedures, and programs. Membership is FREE!

The Homeless Caucus meets monthly at 2 pm on the 2nd Monday of the Month at the Central Library.  For more information contact Jose Perez at perezj2@forsyth.cc or by calling (336) 703-2979.

Rating Panel

The City of Winston Salem is currently seeking persons with lived experience for the Grants Review Rating Panel.  The panel reviews proposals submitted by local agencies for funding through the City for homeless services. Rating Panel members  recommend funding for programs which address homelessness in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Accommodations can be made for those with limited or no internet access. For more information please contact Shereka Floyd at sherekaf@cityofws.org or (336) 734-1305.