General Committee (GC)- This is the primary decision-making committee, a broad assembly of CoC members with voting rights.   The GC votes on the Governance Charter, elects members of the Executive Committee, and ensures broad community coordination. The General Committee is comprised of multiple stakeholders including, but not limited to:  Youth Service Providers (YSPs), law enforcement, Persons with Lived Experience (PWLE), Victim Service Providers (VSPs), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) providers, Homeless Court, sober living homes, elected public officials, faith-based organizations, educational partners, elder service agencies, behavioral and health care providers, veteran service providers including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), workforce development partners including regional Career Centers, the greater business community and others.

The full network of partners is invited to learn about current CoC activities, including the annual NOFO process, community data and demographics, subcommittee updates, and opportunities for involvement. The committee also solicits input from members regarding CoC performance, strategies, and priority-setting processes. The General Committee meets bi-annually.

Subcommittees:

Executive Committee (EC)- This leadership subcommittee provides strategic guidance to the General Committee and assists in developing policies and procedures for voting members' consideration. The Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of HUD CoC-funded resources, homelessness prevention efforts, housing programs, and supportive services across the Network. This subcommittee meets quarterly. 

Triage to Housing- Using a by-name list, staff identify persons for open housing units, using a HUD approved tool and in accordance with our Coordinated Entry policies. This committee meets monthly; however, due to case conferencing this committee is not open to the public. 

Veteran- Using a by-name list, Father Bill’s & MainSpring/FBMS, Veteran’s Administration/VA, and Volunteers of America/VOA case conference veterans and identify their housing goals and placement into shelter, Transitional housing options, and permanent supportive housing (PSH). This committee meets monthly; however, due to case conferencing this committee is not open to the public. 

Youth- The Youth Committee brings together community partners, including youth-serving organizations, educators, housing providers, and other stakeholders, to identify gaps in services, share resources, and develop strategies to prevent and end homelessness among youth and young adults ages 0–24. The committee works to strengthen regional collaboration and improve outcomes for young people experiencing housing instability throughout the South Shore. This committee meets quarterly.

Youth Action Board- In partnership with Father Bill's & MainSpring and Old Colony YMCA, the Youth Action Board (YAB) promotes authentic youth engagement and leadership across the South Shore region. The YAB provides a space for young adults ages 18–24 who are currently experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or have lived experience with homelessness to share their perspectives and help shape regional strategies, programs, and services. Participation is open to eligible young adults. This committee meets monthly.