Connection Points

Connection Points are organizations that provide light-touch assistance and connections for people experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. Connection Points are often existing community-based programs or public facilities with a history of usage by people most likely to need homeless assistance. At a minimum, these organizations provide:

• an indoor space for people experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness during established operating hours;
• ways for households facing homelessness to connect with a GRCoC Access Point
• examples include a phone that can be used to connect confidentially with the Homeless Connection Line, the Empowernet Hotline, or an outreach worker;
• a cell phone charging station and wifi capability; or,
• space to meet with an outreach worker
• and, accurate information about GRCoC homeless services
• agencies recognized as connection points must attend at least one GRCoC provided trainings

To learn more, here is the GRCoC's policy regarding connection points

Here is the application to apply to be a GRCoC Connection Point. These applications are reviewed by the Systems Policy and Processes Committee.

Current Connection Points

• Commonwealth Catholic Charites
• US Vets
• City of Richmond Resource Center
• Moments of Hope
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