The 2025 Board applications are now open for submissions! The CoC Board is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Detroit CoC as well as carrying out specific responsibilities entrusted to the board by the Continuum at large (more information on the function of the board and the responsibilities and qualifications of board members can be found in the application linked below).
Board elections will occur CoC November 19 at the Detroit CoC General Membership meeting (register). Only General Membership may vote.
The direct application is here and additional information about the 2025 Board Elections is here. Nominations closed October 8th Below is the list of the available vacant seats, along with a timeline of key election dates.
Positions open:
Member-at-Large (2 seats open)
At-large seats are defined as stakeholders and partners otherwise not listed in other elected categories (service providers and/or currently or formerly homeless individuals. Some examples of eligible Members at Large include:
Faith-Based Organization, Homeless Advocacy or other appropriate advocacy agencies, Business Entities, Public Schools and/or Higher Education Institution, Department of Community Health, Healthcare for the Homeless and/or Hospital, Police Department, Workforce Development, Department of Corrections, Landlords, Philanthropy/foundation.
Community Advocate (1 seat open)
These seats are reserved for persons with lived experience of homelessness (PWLEH). Per our most recent update to the Governance Charter, these positions will be elected by the Detroit Advisors Group (a committee of PWLEH that provide oversight to the CoC).
Homeless Service Provider (3 seats open)
Services must be conducted in Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck
Timeline:
September 17 - Applications released
October 8 - Nominations Due
October 25 - Direct Applications Due
November 4 - Applications posted for review on our website
November 19 - Board elections will occur
November 25 - Elected members notified
January 2025 - Board Orientation Series will begin
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