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What is Coordinated Entry? Memphis and Shelby County’s Continuum of Care has developed a streamlined, crisis response, system to those experiencing homelessness. Coordinated Entry was created to identify, assist, house and prevent homelessness in a swift and efficient manner. Coordinated Entry ensures access to the homeless system is widely available and well known. Everyone gets the same assessment tool. Everyone is prioritized for housing and services using the same regulations, with fair and equal access to housing. One System Exists, With Two Access Points:
Goals for the Coordinated Entry System:
Please click here to review the TN-501 Coordinated Entry Manual. |
Ways To Get Involved
Annual Point-in-Time Count
Volunteers (ages 18 & older) are needed to assist in capturing important data on homelessness in Memphis/Shelby County. The Point-in-Time count takes place each year in January.
Project Homeless Connect - Memphis
Volunteers (ages 18 & older) are needed to serve as Navigators. As a Navigator, you meet an individual who is experiencing homelessness and become his/her friend for the day.
World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day is October 10th! How will you make a difference in your community?
Landlords
Landlords are needed to assist in providing housing opportunities.
Brighter Days Program
You can help to provide furniture and other necessities for persons who have recently obtained housing.
Other Ways to Help
There are several ways that you can show your commitment to the mission of ending homelessness!