SARAH
Committees
Committees are chaired by SARAH Board members to solicit input from the membership on policy and planning decisions. The Membership Council will vote to recommend adoption and/or approval of these policy and planning decisions to the SARAH Board of Directors.
SARAH staff maintains the following Standing Committees of the Board of Directors:
Point-in-Time Count Committee
HMIS Advisory Committee
Coordinated Entry Committee
Please, visit the SARAH Calendar to view dates of upcoming committee meetings. If you would like more information, email contactsarah@sarahomeless or call us directly.
HMIS Advisory
Committee
The HMIS Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing new policies, procedures, customization, and plans for the local Homeless Management Information System. Representatives on the HMIS Advisory Committee need Executive Director approval from their agency and must be a decision-maker for the agency they represent. There will still be other opportunities for HMIS users to provide input, but this group is expected to represent local leadership with a vested interest in the HMIS as we make decisions about the future of the program.
Committee Chair: Meghan Oswald
When: Currently Every 2nd Wednesday in June | 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: SARAH Conference Room|
If you would like to learn more about this committee, or are interested in participating in this committee; contact KatieVela@sarahomeless.org
Point-in-Time Count
Committee
The PIT Committee is responsible for developing standards for the local implementation of the annual census as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The committee reviews and approves survey methods and coordinates resources needed to perform the count. The committee is open to the public, but agencies funded by the Continuum of Care are encouraged to designate a committee representative.
Committee Chair: Leslie Komet Ausburn
When: 2nd Thursday of the Month from Septembr – February | 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: SARAH Conference Room
If you would like to learn more about this committee, or are interested in participating in this committee; contact EmilyMiller@sarahomeless.org
Coordinated Entry
Advisory Committee
The Coordinated Entry Advisory Committee offers a forum for program stakeholders to communicate their opinions, share their expertise, and collaboratively manage the strategic direction, implementation, and administration of the Coordinated Entry system, including policy and evaluation updates.
Coordinated Entry Advisory Committee Membership Application
Committee Chair: Salena Santibanez
When: Currently ON HOLD | TBD
Where: TBD
If you would like to learn more about this committee, or are interested in participating in this committee; contact CliffCantu@SARAHomeless.org