S3 Housing Connect

Task Force Meeting
2023-05-11 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Mann Center (In-Person) & Virtual (Zoom), 507 N Steele St. 2nd Floor, Sanford, NC, 27330, United States
2023.05.11 S3 Minutes

CORE Committee
2023-06-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-05 15:00 - 16:00 UTC

Task Force Meeting
2023-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 UTC, 2023-08-10 16:00 - 18:00 UTC, 2023-09-14 16:00 - 18:00 UTC, 2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mann Center (In-Person) & Virtual (Zoom), 507 N Steele St. 2nd Floor, Sanford, NC, 27330, United States

Housing Committee
2023-08-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 UTC

Task Force Meeting
2023-10-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-09 16:00 - 18:00 UTC

Housing Committee
2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual
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Housing/Advocacy Committee
2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual

Task Force Meeting
2024-01-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mann Center (In-Person) & Virtual (Zoom), 507 N Steele St. 2nd Floor, Sanford, NC, 27330, United States
The Task Force and Committees

Creating a coordinated and comprehensive approach to end homelessness.One Task Force | Two committeesCORE | Housing | Service Provision

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Main S3 Task Force
Chair: Tamara BroganVice Chair: Ruth PriceMeeting date and time: Second Thursday of each month at 4 PM

Partner with agencies to find, write and secure grants to provide and expand services
Strengthen our committee structure/leadership
Create and maintain open lines of communication with all parties involved —S3 agencies, target population,and the community as a whole
Continue to build trusting relationships with each other and various participating agencies
Recognition and respect for individuals and agencies
Willingness to listen and appreciate the concerns of community stakeholders by building trust in our relationships

Previous meetings can be found below. Click on a meeting to see the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

December 202511 December Task Force MeetingDecember 11, 2025 November 202513 November Task Force MeetingNovember 13, 2025 October 202509 October Task Force MeetingOctober 9, 2025Load More

Coordination, Outreach, Resources, and Engagement (CORE) Committee
Focuses on the front end of the system of shelter and services
Co-Chairs: Cindy Hall, Kendra MartinMeeting date and time: First Tuesday of Each month at 3 PM

Create and maintain open lines of communication with all parties involved —S3 agencies, target population,and the community as a whole
Focus on housing first
Redefine coordinated entry that works
Redefine low barrier
Case conferencing for agencies involved in order to increase communication
Develop processes, procedures and guidelines about how we treat each other and our clients
Substance Abuse Resources – Harm Reduction and other best practices

Previous meetings can be found below. Click on a meeting to see the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

August 202427 August Learn & Share Ideas About Lack of Affordable Housing in Lee CountyAugust 27, 2024 June 202425 June Learn & Share Ideas About Lack of Affordable Housing in Lee CountyJune 25, 2024 May 202424 May NC BoS CoC Emergency Transfer PlanMay 24, 2024Load More

Housing/Advocacy Committee
Staff by Beth from Partners for ImpactFocuses on the development of Permanent Supporting Housing and low-income housing.
Co-Chairs: Bob Hughes, Gabby Murillo AndersonMeeting date and time: Second Wednesday of each month at 10 AM

Stay focused on the lack of housing
Advocating and getting the community more involved to meet needs and close gaps
Maintain our credibility through our visibility and advocacy for our efforts to allay homelessness/poverty issues

Previous meetings can be found below. Click on a meeting to see the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

December 202509 December S3 Housing Advocacy Action GroupDecember 9, 2025 November 202511 November S3 Housing Advocacy Action GroupNovember 11, 2025 October 202514 October S3 Housing Advocacy Action GroupOctober 14, 2025Load More

Past Committees

When S3 Housing Connect was originally established, six committed were created to provide expertise and/or input on specific issues related to homelessness. Four of those original committees have ceased to meet. However, you can find archived notes by clicking double-clicking on the committee title.

Data and Metrics
The overall goal of the Data and Metrics Committee is to create a series of measurable goals and timetables to motivate and guide the plan.
The committee is tasked to utilize the NC Homeless Management Information System and possibly other data sources to develop reporting out mechanisms and a dashboard for the website. The committee is asked to determine and validate baseline numbers and draft measurable goals for review and approval by the governing body. The committee is directed to adopt the definition of homelessness by HUD for its work.

Low Barrier Shelter
The overall goal of the Low Barrier Shelter Committee is to support the establishment of a low-barrier shelter. Initially, this will mean helping to support the opening of a “white flag” shelter for the 2017-2018 winter months.
On a longer-term basis, the committee is tasked with helping identify suitable sites for a permanent, year-round shelter. The committee is expected to interact with the Service Provision Committee to ensure essential linkage between outreach, shelter, and permanent housing is reflected in the shelter operating plan. Additionally, the committee will assist and support the development of volunteer activities and needed in-kind services for shelter and work with the Community Engagement Committee to solicit such items.

Resource Development
The overall goal of the Resource Development Committee is to seek remedies to gaps in services and housing by identifying and seeking resources to meet the need. The committee is tasked to help identify and secure needed funds, both cash and in-kind, from both public and private sources.

Service Provision Committee
It is our goal to identify existing services and support for the homeless as well as gaps in those services and supports and bring those resources into a coordinated, community-wide plan. We are tasked to focus on key areas such as outreach and engagement with those experiencing unsheltered homelessness; coordinate intake and assessment; prevention and diversion; and other social services.

Regional Committee 7 Meeting
2024-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hillcrest Park – Moore County Sports Complex, 155 HIllcrest Park Lane, Carthage, NC, 28327, United States
Region 7
Region 7 Strategic Planning Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2024 – 10 am
Hillcrest Park – Moore County Sports Complex
155 HIllcrest Park Lane
Carthage, NC 28327

Welcome & Introductions
Discussion on Name, Vision, and Purpose
Discussion of the Regional Leadership Roles & Responsibilities
Discussion on Coordinated Entry and CE Programs
Updating the Regional Committee Coordinated Assessment Plan
Discussion on Services Gaps – What are we missing?
Discussion on Additional Stakeholders – Who are we missing?
Other Business

Strategic Planning Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2024 – 10 am
Hillcrest Park – Moore County Sports Complex
155 HIllcrest Park Lane
Carthage, NC 28327

Welcome & Introductions
Discussion on Name, Vision, and Purpose
Discussion of the Regional Leadership Roles & Responsibilities
Discussion on Coordinated Entry and CE Programs
Updating the Regional Committee Coordinated Assessment Plan
Discussion on Services Gaps – What are we missing?
Discussion on Additional Stakeholders – Who are we missing?
Other Business

NLIHC's Our Homes, Our Votes 2024
2024-04-15 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The National Low Income Housing Coalition provides resources, tools, and trainings to housing advocates, housing providers, direct services organizations, and tenant leaders who are dedicated to boosting voter turnout among low-income renters in their communities. Showing elected officials that low-income renters are a powerful voting constituency is essential to advancing racially and socially equitable housing policies at the federal, state, and local levels. To provide detailed information on the components of a nonpartisan election campaign, NLIHC hosts a series of webinars in federal election years. These discussions will feature experts and advocates with frontline experience in election efforts.

The Our Homes, Our Votes: 2024 webinar series will launch on Monday, April 15, at 2:30pm ET. The webinar dates and topics are listed below. All webinars will be held from 2:30 to 3:30pm ET.
Register for the webinar series here.

Our Homes, Our Votes: 2024 Kickoff

The same communities that face the greatest barriers to securing stable, accessible, affordable homes also face the greatest barriers to voting. This webinar will kick off the Our Homes, Our Votes: 2024 webinar series with an overview of the connection between housing justice and political participation, the effectiveness of nonpartisan voter engagement campaigns, and why housing and homelessness advocates should get involved in the 2024 election cycle.
Click here for the webinar recap, recording, and presentation slides.

Learn & Share Ideas About Lack of Affordable Housing in Lee County
2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | T&M Event Center, 801 Wicker St., Sanford, NC, 27330, United States
S3 Housing Connect’s Housing/Advocacy Committee will be holding its 2nd community dialogue around the lack of affordable housing in the City of Sanford and Lee County. This discussion will be an opportunity to share information around what is actually available in the area regarding affordable housing, statistics on Fair Market Rent, what actions can be taken to increase the affordable housing inventory, and how citizens can participate in advocacy.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/LjVxfH6ojrD9qBDi9
