ARCH trains the workforce through ARCH Academy™, develops organizations statewide through the new ARCH Accelerator™, leads HMIS and Coordinated Entry for AL-507, coordinates the 37-county Balance of State CoC, and has directly administered federal homelessness and disaster recovery programs statewide. Our deepest expertise comes from rural Alabama — and it's expertise every Alabama organization is welcome to draw on.
ARCH is a training organization, an organizational development partner, the CoC's HMIS and Coordinated Entry lead, and a program administrator first — the CoC is one part of a much bigger, statewide mission.
Our core expertise: webinars, workshops, certificate training (including our flagship ALAMP™ program), and technical assistance — independent of any single grant.
New for 2027: a competitive, statewide cohort for nonprofits, agencies, and community leaders ready to build, strengthen, and scale their organizations.
HUD-designated lead for HMIS and Coordinated Entry (AL-507), plus a track record administering HPRP, ESG, ESG-CV, Emergency Rental Assistance, FEMA Disaster Case Management, and CDBG-DR.
ARCH is HUD's designated Collaborative Applicant for the 37-county Alabama Balance of State CoC (AL-507) — the organization that applies for and administers the CoC's HUD funding on its members' behalf. Membership is free and open to all.
The Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. (ARCH) builds the workforce, the systems, and the partnerships rural Alabama needs to end homelessness — not just manage it. That means training case managers through ARCH Academy™, running the region's HMIS, administering federal housing and disaster recovery programs, and coordinating the Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care.
“All Alabamians have a safe, decent, and affordable home with the support necessary to sustain it.”
Every person and partner is met with dignity, regardless of circumstance.
Stewarding public and community resources with transparency and care.
Building communities and case management systems strong enough to weather rural Alabama's toughest housing challenges.
ARCH Academy™ is ARCH's education and training arm — live webinars, on-demand training, workshops, certificate programs, and technical assistance open to organizations across Alabama, not just homeless service providers. This is core ARCH expertise, not tied to any single grant or program.
Timely sessions on CoC, ESG, HMIS, and compliance topics — virtual and self-paced.
In-person and virtual workshops built from real rural expertise — open to agencies of every size.
Our flagship case management & rapid re-housing certification, taught by instructors with 50+ years combined experience.
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“ARCH's Rapid Re-Housing training gave my team real, practical tools we use every day — not just theory.”Tasha M.Case Manager, Dallas County
“When we needed a CoC certification letter fast, ARCH turned it around in days. That kind of support makes a real difference for a small agency like ours.”Marcus W.Program Director, Cullman County
“ALAMP™ certified two of our case managers this year. Our Rapid Re-Housing outcomes have never been stronger.”Renee H.Executive Director, Jackson County
“ARCH found me stable housing when I didn't think there was a path forward. I finally have a place of my own.”An ARCH clientHoused through the Balance of State CoC, Covington County
“I called not knowing where to turn. Within a day, ARCH had connected me with an agency in my own county.”A client referred through RACASMarshall County
“My kids and I had nowhere to go that night. ARCH got us into a hotel right away so my children didn't have to sleep in our car.”A mother of two assisted by ARCHButler County
Reach out to our team to schedule virtual or on-site training for your organization.
NOFO timeline, key dates, and competition resources for the Alabama Balance of State CoC.
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The power of partnership — meet the individuals and agencies across 37 counties.
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