What We Do

Community Alliance for the Homeless is the HUD-designated Continuum of Care (CoC) lead agency for TN-501, which covers Memphis and Shelby County.
While we do not provide direct services, our focus is on systems-level work that impacts homelessness throughout the region. Our role includes coordinating strategies, policies, and programs to improve housing stability and support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
For a detailed overview of the protocols and programs we oversee, please explore the sections below.

**CAFTH advocates for policies and systemic changes that promote housing stability, prevent homelessness, and protect the rights of people experiencing homelessness**

**The CoC is a collaborative network of service providers, policymakers, and stakeholders working to create a coordinated, data-driven response to homelessness in Memphis and Shelby County.**

The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a collaborative community response to anyone experiencing homelessness. It provides streamlined and equitable access to housing interventions for people experiencing homelessness in Memphis/Shelby County.

**HMIS is a secure data system used to track homelessness trends, coordinate services, and measure progress in Memphis and Shelby County.**

**CAFTH partners with local landlords to expand affordable housing options and provide stable housing solutions for individuals and families exiting homelessness.**

The Lived Experience Committee is a committee of individuals with lived experience of housing insecurity who bring to the table their thoughts and ideas on how to improve the homeless response system based on their experience during their time in homelessness.

**The Consortium is a coalition of organizations and community members contributing their input and expertise to sustain a comprehensive system to prevent and end homelessness**

The Youth Action Board is a coalition of youth committed to elevating youth voice, centering lived experience, expanding youth resources, and fighting to end youth homelessness in Memphis and Shelby County.

The Youth Housing Demonstration Program (YHDP) Youth System Navigation Program provides immediate assistance to unaccompanied and/or pregnant/parenting youth ages 18 – 24 who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness.

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Support our work

Want to help in the fight to end homelessness in Memphis? To support our work, you can make an online donation to CAFTH or purchase items to be distributed to our partners and at our community events. Learn more by clicking on the button below!

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