Become a CoC Member
Benefits of Membership
Elect CoC leadership
Participate in critical workgroups and events
Access Homeless Management Information System (additional fees & requirements)
Networking opportunities
Participate in CoC Committees and Councils
Updates, newsletters, and advocacy alerts
Sharing events, volunteer opportunities, and program updates
Educational opportunities and training
Membership Types
*Sliding Fee Scales of 50% and 100% available for:
Grassroots Advocate; Faith-Based Partner; Nonprofit or Government Partner; For-Profit Business Partner.Organizations with an annual operating budget under $500,000 or 5 or fewer employees are eligible for 50% off their annual membership dues.Organizations with an annual operating budget under $250,000 or 2 or fewer full-time employees are eligible for 100% off their membership dues.Organizations requesting a sliding fee scale are asked to submit a copy of their annual budget and/or organizational chart to confirm eligibility.
Lived Experience: Individuals who live, work, or go to school in Pinellas County and have experienced homelessness within the last 7 years; $0 annually
Youth Advocate: Individuals 24 years or younger who live, work, or go to school in Pinellas County; $0 annually
Community Advocate: Individuals who live, work, or go to school in Pinellas County; $20* annually
*Grassroots Advocate: Organizations that serve low– and no-income people Pinellas County and are not faith-based, nonprofit, government, or for-profit entities; $50* annually
*Faith-Based Partner: Faith-based organizations serving Pinellas County; $150* annually
*Nonprofit or Government Partner: 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities serving Pinellas County; $300* annually
*For-Profit Business Partner: Revenue-based businesses located in Pinellas County; $500* annually
Members of the Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC) are dedicated to ending homelessness in Pinellas County. Join the Pinellas CoC to be part of this powerful movement to end homelessness and help the most vulnerable members of our community.
CoC members are part of a large network that includes people with lived expertise, service providers, healthcare professionals, housing agencies, elected officials, and community advocates. Together, CoC members shape strategic plans, influence policy decisions, and system-wide change to create lasting solutions for our neighbors in need. Join the Pinellas CoC to be part of this impactful cohort focused on ending homelessness together.
CoC membership dues are used to fund stipends for voting committee members with lived experience who actively participate in committee work. Membership dues also support other CoC activities and operational needs that are not covered by grants or federal funding.
