Working together to solve homelessness in Greater Richmond since 1997.

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Last year, Homeless Connection Line staff conducted 24,805 one-on-one phone calls with vulnerable community members experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness.

In 2025, the CES team organized 104 case conferencing session among GRCoC agencies and dozens of community partners.

In FY2025, we served 8,939 people experiencing homelessness through our access, shelter, and housing programs.

Between July 2024 and June 2025, we received over $9 million in coordinated funding to support our collective work of solving homelessness.

About Us

The Greater Richmond Continuum of Care (GRCoC) seeks to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness through effective and coordinated community-wide efforts and services.


GRCoC coordinates homeless services and homelessness prevention across the City of Richmond, and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover (including the town of Ashland), Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.

2026-27 GRCoC Funding Priorities & Investment Strategies Survey


The Greater Richmond Continuum of Care (GRCoC) updates the regional homeless assistance funding priorities and investment strategies annually. To inform this annual update, we'd like to hear from you! 


The GRCoC uses these funding priorities to support the review and ranking of projects in locally-led funding competitions for state and federal funding targeted to address homelessness in the Greater Richmond region. While these priorities guide our overall strategy, the annual GRCoC Competition policies and procedures define the review and ranking processes used to develop priority listings in response to funder requirements laid out in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 



The Investment strategy is used to advocate for additional strategic investments to fill gaps in the coordinated homeless services system. Your feedback will be used to develop this annual update.


Complete the survey here

May 27, 2026
This blog post is the first in a five-part series that explores the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care and how our collaborative and compassionate network has a tangible impact on the Richmond region, especially for our most vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness.
By Vicki Wise May 20, 2026
2026-27 GRCoC Funding Priorities & Investment Strategies Survey The Greater Richmond Continuum of Care (GRCoC) updates the regional homeless assistance funding priorities and investment strategies annually. To inform this annual update, we'd like to hear from you! The GRCoC uses these funding priorities to support the review and ranking of projects in locally-led funding competitions for state and federal funding targeted to address homelessness in the Greater Richmond region. While these priorities guide our overall strategy, the annual GRCoC Competition policies and procedures define the review and ranking processes used to develop priority listings in response to funder requirements laid out in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Investment strategy is used to advocate for additional strategic investments to fill gaps in the coordinated homeless services system. Your feedback will be used to develop this annual update. Complete the survey her e GRPAH Community Meeting- Regional Homelessness Strategic Planning The Greater Richmond Partnership to Address Homelessness (GRPAH) is updating its regional plan to address homelessness. GRPAH brings together the City of Richmond, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care (GRCoC) to gather input from our systems and communities to map the path forward, together. This work kicks off a coordinated planning season, with GRPAH and the CoC developing their respective plans in close alignment. Join us for the Community Kick-Off Meeting on Thursday, May 28th from 2 pm – 4 pm at the Southside Community Center 6255 Old Warwick Rd, Richmond, VA . Please share this registration information within your networks. Click here to register Upcoming Events 6/4/26 at 10AM: Housing Problem Solving (Virtual) - Register here 6/18/26 at 10:00AM: Connection to Homeless Services (Virtual)- Register here 7/17/26 at 10:00AM: Connection to Homeless Services (Virtual)- Register here For more housing resources, refer to the Coordinated Housing Resource Card . Click here to view the events calendar.
By Jen Johnson January 23, 2026
As extreme weather approaches, many organizations across our region are stepping up to support individuals experiencing homelessness, including placing people in hotels as part of emergency response efforts. In my role with Homeward , I’ve worked closely with our amazing managed care organization partners to create a resource flyer for individuals who may be isolated in hotel placements and in need of essential supports. Please help us spread the word by sharing this infographic with staff, partners, and anyone who may benefit.
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