Threshold CoC

Have you ever wondered how you can help your neighbors who are sleeping outside? Here's your chance!

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we're gathering 250 cases of bottled water to distribute to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties. We've made it easy for you take part!

• Just call 402-427-9900 and a member of our multiagency Street Outreach Team will come pick your water donation

• Make a financial contribution to Threshold CoC that will be used to purchase water and other needed supplies: https://www.thresholdcoc.org/support

• Are you called to do more? Purchase something off our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BPVG8AGCJIMU/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?

Through your generosity, we can help people on the streets stay safe and healthy as we walk with them on their journey to safe and secure housing.

Questions? Please reach out to Pete Miller at 402-427-9900 or [email protected]

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Threshold Continuum of Care (CoC) is pleased to announce that the FY2026 Local CoC Competition is now open in preparation for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Organizations interested in participating in the FY2026 CoC Competition are encouraged to submit a Notice of Interest to receive competition information, application materials, deadlines, and updates throughout the local competition process. Competition updates and materials can also be found on our website.

Sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ImjjksynskWSILNUuGmZhtI0DT-YQkVIk594UDW6949UMkFaSjFXVkNQNlFBS05WMjVPNkFXUEJDSC4u&route=shorturl

Additional competition materials, including application forms and guidance, will be distributed to organizations that express interest in participating.

If you have questions, please contact [email protected] or visit our website for more information: https://www.thresholdcoc.org/nofo-updates

We look forward to working with community partners to strengthen our collective response to homelessness throughout the Threshold CoC region.

Have a great day!

NOFO Updates | Information and Updates — Threshold CoC News and updates on the federal NOFO application process for CoC Organizations

Extreme heat can be dangerous especially for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

📍 Find a cooling center near you: https://www.thresholdcoc.org/resources/

If you or someone you know needs to shelter from high temperatures, many CoC partners host cooling centers across Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties. These spaces offer a place to rest, rehydrate, and avoid heat-related illness. We recommend calling to confirm availability before arrival.

Please share this post and link widely — you could help save lives.

Our office will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will return on Monday, June 22.

Many school districts in the Omaha Metro Area - including Omaha Public Schools, Millard Public Schools, Ralston Public Schools, Papillion La Vista Community Schools, Bellevue Public Schools - are currently offering free summer meal programs to ensure children have consistent access to food during the summer months.

Learn more on our website:

Omaha Metro Area Summer Lunch Programs - Summer 2026 — Threshold CoC Many school districts in the Omaha Metro Area are currently offering free summer meal programs to ensure children have consistent access to food during the summer months.

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) projects officially began implementation on March 1: https://www.thresholdcoc.org/news/march-2026-yhdp-update

Since then, we’ve implemented new YHDP funded projects to better support unhoused youth on the path to self-sufficiency.

• YHDP start-up and implementation trainings
• Coordinated Entry System development and process-building
• Strengthening communication and collaboration across partner agencies
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) planning and infrastructure development
• Training opportunities for frontline staff, project staff, and leadership teams

Youth homelessness is preventable. In Omaha, we are working together to make sure young people have the stability they deserve.

At the end of July, Threshold CoC will conduct the annual summer Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. While conducting this census, our Street Outreach team will also distribute necessities to folks experiencing homelessness they meet. The best way to help us with this is by purchasing from our Amazon Wishlist - Please consider donating ahead of July 21.

These small items can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors. Interested in donating? Contact Pete Miller at [email protected] or 402-427-9900 for drop offs.

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When LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination in securing housing, the consequences ripple outward: increased risk of homelessness, mental health challenges, economic instability, and barriers to accessing services. Pride reminds us to confront inequality and recommit to building supports that are inclusive and affirming for all.

Why Pride Still Matters: Housing Justice is LGBTQ+ Justice — Threshold CoC When LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination in securing housing, the consequences ripple outward: increased risk of homelessness, mental health challenges, economic instability, and barriers to accessing services. Pride reminds us to confront inequality and recommit to building supports that are inc

🚨 FY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) NOFO Released 🚨

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has officially released the FY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The national competition is now open, with applications due to HUD by August 26, 2026.

📅 HUD Informational Webinar
HUD will host a webinar for all potential applicants on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. No advance registration is required, and the webinar will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Threshold CoC is currently reviewing the NOFO requirements and timeline. Over the coming weeks, we will share important information about:
✅ Local competition processes
✅ Project application requirements
✅ Technical assistance opportunities
✅ Key deadlines and submission requirements

We encourage all current and prospective applicants to review the NOFO carefully and begin preparing for the competition.

📢 All FY26 NOFO announcements, resources, and updates will be posted on our NOFO Information & Updates page:
www.thresholdcoc.org/nofo-updates

Thank you for your continued commitment to preventing and ending homelessness across our community. Together, we can strengthen our response and expand opportunities for those experiencing homelessness.

NOFO Updates | Information and Updates — Threshold CoC News and updates on the federal NOFO application process for CoC Organizations