The Missouri Interagency Council on Homelessness (MICH) unites partners across the state to strengthen systems, advance equity, and work toward ending homelessness in Missouri.
OUR MISSION
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Janelle Williams Anthony D'Agostino Shanna Nieweg Co Chair Co Chair Vice Chair
Christina Cherry Kaitlyn Poepsel Delayna Theissen Robin Durbin
Communications Secretary Recording Secretary Annual Meeting Coordinator Chief Technology Officer
COMMITTEES
CCC: Community Coordination Collaborative
System Coordination
"Because gaps in system service coordination, MICH must facilitate opportunities for
collaboration and support."
Chair: Courtney Graves
The Voice
Access & Equity
"We believe there are significant limitations to access and equity stemming from a shortage of low-barrier housing and restrictive funding. Therefore, MICH must coordinate advocacy for policy change, including stronger alignment among service providers, CoCs, and local communities to promote education and empowerment."
Chair: Christina Syberg
Resource Committee
Resource Alignment
"Integration of private community supports and CoC service providers to address gaps in services and share resources across the state."
Chair: April Crossno
DATA: Data Alignment Through Advocacy
Data & Accountability
"We believe there is a need for increased communication about data collection practices and willingness to share data across regions. Therefore, MICH must create an opportunity for representatives from all regions to collaborate on effective data sharing to support lobbying
efforts as a statewide collective."
Chair: Quinn Tyminski
MOHPS: Missouri Homeless Policy & System
Policy & System Change
"We believe there is a gap in easily accessible housing based on individualized needs; therefore, MICH must advocate for person-centered services with plentiful accessible resources, wrap-around services, key community champions, and incentives aligned with individual needs."
Chair: Anthony D'Agostino & Cynthia Duffee