Short summaries of what the Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Board covered at each meeting, so members and the public can stay informed even if they couldn't attend.
During their May 26 meeting, the Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Board reviewed progress on the FY2026 CoC Program and CoC Builds NOFO competitions, received updates on the upcoming Rural Alabama Coordinated Assessment System (RACAS) evaluation, and discussed governance of the homelessness response system across the Balance of State.
The Board also examined the administrative capacity that supports the Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care — reviewing HUD requirements, comparing local and peer community models, and exploring opportunities to strengthen governance and operational support as the homelessness response system continues to evolve.
After updates and presentations, the meeting opened for public comment. Stakeholders issued a powerful call to action to better support and resource smaller, grassroots nonprofits doing vital ground-level work. Community members also emphasized that lived experience must remain at the absolute forefront of strategic decision-making and system design moving forward.
Minutes: Full meeting minutes will be posted here once approved.
The ARCH Board of Directors meets quarterly. Meetings are open to CoC members.
| Meeting | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 1/24/2026 | 1/23/2027 |
| May | 5/26/2026 | 5/25/2027 |
| August | 8/25/2026 | 8/24/2027 |
| November | 11/24/2026 | 11/23/2027 |
The Board will meet for additional meetings as needed throughout the year.
ADA and Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: If you need accommodations for physical mobility, sensory impairment, or language needs to participate in the meeting, please contact ARCH at (334) 273-0668 or arch@archconnection.org. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable ARCH to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting.
Si necesita adaptaciones para la movilidad física, la discapacidad sensorial o necesidades de lenguaje para participar en la reunión, comuníquese con ARCH al (334) 273-0668 o arch@archconnection.org. La notificación 48 horas antes de la reunión permitirá a ARCH hacer arreglos razonables para garantizar la accesibilidad a la reunión.
CoC Board meetings are open to members. See the schedule above, and reach out for time and access details.