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The Jackson/West Tennessee CoC is dedicated to streamlining and strengthening the current delivery system through even greater collaborative planning, partnership, and program execution.

The CoC is made up of Government entities, elected officials, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, businesses, churches, healthcare providers, homeless and formerly homeless, and others.

Our Purpose

The Jackson/West Tennessee Continuum of Care (CoC) welcomes all individuals and organizations committed to ending homelessness in our region. We especially encourage participation from those with lived experience of homelessness, and we offer modest resources to help support their involvement.

🛠️ What Our Members Do

CoC members work collaboratively to:

  • Develop local and regional solutions to end homelessness

  • Meet monthly to discuss current challenges, opportunities, and joint projects

  • Implement federal HUD requirements that allow our region to access approximately $1.7 million annually in support for housing and service programs

đź‘Ą Who Our Members Are

Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds and sectors, including:

  • Local and regional governments

  • Housing agencies and developers

  • Social service providers

  • Veterans’ organizations

  • Mental health and healthcare institutions

  • Law enforcement and school districts

  • Universities and research institutions

  • Businesses and community leaders

  • Individuals with lived experience of homelessness

  • Concerned citizens who share our mission

Everyone is welcome, regardless of their role or affiliation, as long as they are committed to the cause.

đź“ť How Membership Works

Membership in the Jackson/West Tennessee CoC is open and unlimited.
Any person or organization can join if they are committed to working collaboratively to end homelessness in our community.

Ready to join, become a volunteer or a housing partner?


Simply email us at westtncoc@gmail.com with the following information:

  • Your Name

  • Phone Number

  • Email Address

Let’s work together to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in West Tennessee.