ESTABLISHED 1990
About the Coalition
The Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness (CACH) serves as the primary coordinating body for homelessness services throughout Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Non-Service Agency
CACH does not provide direct services. We empower those who do.
Who We Are
CACH is a collaborative coalition of over 100 member organizations including non-profits, faith-based groups, local government, and community advocates. Our focus is on systems-level impact rather than individual casework.
We act as the central nervous system for homelessness relief in Dauphin County, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and that service providers are working in harmony toward the same strategic goals.
Our Mission
The mission of the Capital Area Coalition for the Homeless is to educate and mobilize our community and coordinate services to prevent and reduce homelessness in the Capital Region.
Our Vision
A community where every individual and family in Dauphin County has a safe, sustainable place to call home, supported by a network of care that leaves no one behind.
What We Do
Providing the infrastructure and coordination necessary for community-wide impact.
Provider Collaboration
Facilitating monthly meetings and working groups to align service provider efforts.
Community Coordination
Managing the Point-in-Time count and annual assessments of regional housing needs.
Resource Alignment
Directing federal, state, and local funding to the areas of greatest strategic need.
CoC Support
Serving as the lead administrative entity for the PA-501 Continuum of Care.
Organizational Structure
CACH operates as the "Collaborative Applicant" for the Harrisburg/Dauphin County Continuum of Care (CoC). While CACH provides the human capital and governance, the CoC represents the federally mandated regional planning body for homelessness funding. Together, we form a unified front against housing instability.
Governance & Accountability
Access our public records and strategic documentation.
A Legacy of Collaboration
Founded in 1990, the Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness was born from a realization that individual agencies could not solve homelessness in isolation.
For over three decades, we have evolved from a small gathering of concerned citizens into a sophisticated network of over 100 member organizations, consistently securing millions in funding for Dauphin County and reducing barriers to housing for our most vulnerable neighbors.
30+
Years of Service
100+
Partner Agencies
