About the PPCoC

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) refers to the group of service providers involved in the decision-making processes for preventing and ending homelessness as the ‘‘Continuum of Care.’’

What is the PPCoC?

A Continuum of Care (CoC) helps communities plan for and provide a full range of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing and other services to address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care (PPCoC) is made up of service providers, advocates, local government officials, and citizens who work to eliminate homelessness in El Paso County, Colorado. The PPCoC is governed by a Board elected by the general members of the PPCoC. Community Health Partnership serves as the lead agency for the PPCoC and assists the PPCoC with:

Mission

The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care exists to end homelessness in the Pikes Peak Region.

Vision

To make homelessness brief, rare, and nonrecurring.

Goals

PPCoC Membership FAQ

Who Should Apply?

Anyone who is interested in ending homelessness in El Paso County, including representatives from nonprofit homeless assistance providers, persons who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence survivor service providers, faith-based organizations, government entities, businesses, advocates, mental health agencies, hospitals, veteran organizations, school districts and more.

Can more than one representative from my organization apply for membership?

Absolutely. It’s a good idea for each organization to appoint one person to serve as the primary liaison to the PPCoC. This person should ensure that trainings and bi-annual member meetings are attended, and inform the organization’s leadership of matters related to the PPCoC. Voting is limited to one designee per member organization. New members are invited to join on an ongoing basis.

What are the benefits of membership?
In addition to the opportunity to formally be part of efforts to end homelessness in El Paso County, PPCoC members may:
some of the membership responsibilities don't apply to me/my agency

PPCoC members represent a variety of groups, including groups that are not CoC-funded and/or do not provide direct services to persons experiencing homelessness. Participation in HMIS and CE are required for CoC-funded programs. For non-CoC funded members, the commitment is to collectively support these CoC efforts.

PPCoC Governing Board Members

  • Alison Gerbig, MSW, Program Manager Homes for All Veterans SSVF, Rocky Mountain Human Services
  • Andy Barton, President & CEO, Catholic Charities
  • Anne Beer, Director of Health Equity, Peak Vista Community Health Centers
  • Anne Markley, CEO, TESSA
  • Christopher Garvin, Deputy Executive Director, El Paso County Department of Human Services
  • Crystal Karr*, Homeless Prevention and Response Coordinator, City of Colorado Springs
  • Haley Chapin, Executive Director, Tri-Lakes Cares
  • Jansen Howard, Street Outreach Program Manager, Homeward Pikes Peak
  • Kat Lilley-Blair, Office Manager, NAMI
  • Kayla Rockhold, LCSW, Social Worker, Pikes Peak Library District
  • Kristy Milligan, CEO, Westside Cares
  • Michael Malone, Regional Director, Weidner Apartments Homes
  • Paul Spencer*, Deputy Director, Colorado Springs Housing Authority
  • Randi Davis*, Housing Analyst, El Paso County Economic Development
  • Stephanie Johnson, Associate Professor, College of Education, University of the Southwest
  • Terry Anderson, Chief Operating Officer, Springs Rescue Mission
  • Velda Baker, Faith Community Nurse, Penrose-St. Francis Hospital

        * Indicates Ex-Officio Status

Become a member

Complete the form to apply to become a member of the PPCoC.