The Continuum of Care (CoC) is the greater Indianapolis community’s approach to addressing homelessness, made up of local individuals and organizations committed to the prevention and intervention including CHIP Indy, our lead support agency. To achieve our goal of ending homelessness in Indianapolis, we identify critical needs in the community and address them by building lasting systems of housing and service.
Who Should Join?
We welcome both individual and organizational members to join the CoC. To sign up, you may complete the appropriate membership statements below by clicking the button below based on the type of membership.
Individuals who have experienced homelessness are vital members of the Indy CoC. Anyone with lived experience is considered a member without having to complete a membership statement and is encouraged to engage in the work of the CoC. Individuals with lived experience who engage in the CoC through advisory groups, workgroups, leadership groups, and/or as consultants will be compensated for their time and expertise according to the CoC Compensation Matrix.
Join the Indianapolis CoC Today!
Individuals who have experienced homelessness
Individuals who advocate for housing as a human right
Organizations who can contribute to our vision
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2025 Indianapolis Continuum of Care Membership Categories
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| Qualifier | Organization: VOTING | Organization: SUPPORTING | Individual: VOTING | Individual: SUPPORTING |
| Description | Established for profit and not for profit organizations that actively work to reduce and end homelessness in Indianapolis. | Established for profit and not for profit organizations that formally or informally support efforts to reduce and end homelessness in Indianapolis. | Individuals who self-identify as having lived experience of homelessness and are not employees, board members, or consultants of Organizational Members. | Any individual may join the Continuum of Care as an individual supporting member. Individuals who have a recognized role in a member organization and are not the voting representative. |
| Voting Eligibility
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Eligible to vote on the selection of CoC Blueprint Council representatives or any other CoC policy making decisions | Not eligible to vote on the selection of CoC Blueprint Council representatives or any other CoC policy making decisions | Eligible to vote on the selection of CoC Blueprint Council representatives or any other CoC policy making decisions | Not eligible to vote on the selection of CoC Blueprint Council representatives or any other CoC policy making decisions |
| Voting Representative(s)
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Organizational members shall annually designate up to three (3) representatives who are authorized to vote on behalf of the organization at CoC Full Membership meetings | May not vote, unless they are registered as a voting organization.
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Individual Voting Members may not designate additional people to represent them. | May not vote, unless they are a designated representative and voting on behalf of the organization.
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| Votes | Each organization shall be limited to one vote | None | 1 | None |
| Eligible for member benefits
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Training Education Advocacy Regional Planning Efforts |
Training Education Advocacy Regional Planning Efforts |
Training Education Advocacy Regional Planning Efforts |
Training Education Advocacy Regional Planning Efforts |
| May nominate individuals to elect council seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2025 Indianapolis CoC Convenings
The Indianapolis CoC Convenings are open to the public, but due to limited space, registration is required.
NEW REQUIREMENT: Each individual must register for their own ticket due to United Way’s updated visitor guidelines. Please ensure everyone is registered under their own name. Registration will close once capacity is met. The meeting schedule is as follows:
To learn more about Indianapolis CoC, and the overall governance structure for the CoC, view the Governance Charter.
2025 Blueprint Council
The Blueprint Council meetings are open to the public. However, these meetings are not open for public comment unless specified by the Blueprint Council.
To learn more about Blueprint Council responsibilities, elected or appointed seats, and the overall governance structure for the CoC, view the Governance Charter.
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