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Serving Dauphin County, PA

Coordinating Efforts to End
Homelessness

Empowering providers and coordinating community resources to create a unified, strategic response to housing instability in our capital area.

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A Unified Strategic Voice

The Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness (CACH) is not a direct service provider. We are the backbone organization that connects shelters, food pantries, healthcare providers, and local government.

By coordinating data, advocacy, and funding, we ensure that no effort is duplicated and no person is left behind in Dauphin County.

Our Mission

To identify the needs of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness and to coordinate the community's response.

Our Vision

A community where every individual and family in Dauphin County has a safe, sustainable place to call home.

Our Core Functions

Leading the structural response to housing crises through specialized committees and strategic alignment.

Provider Collaboration

Breaking down silos between local agencies to ensure a seamless "no wrong door" policy for those in need.

CoC Leadership

Serving as the primary administrative body for the Dauphin County Continuum of Care HUD funding.

Resource Coordination

Centralizing information about food, shelter, and medical assistance for efficient service delivery.

Membership Engagement

Engaging local businesses, faith communities, and citizens in the fight against homelessness.

Action Committees

Task-focused groups addressing specific issues from veteran homelessness to permanent supportive housing.

Want to get involved?

Need Immediate Assistance?

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in Dauphin County, resources are available 24/7.

Dial 2-1-1 for PA Help Line

Access PA Navigate online

Emergency Shelters

Food Pantries

Medical Care

Mental Health

Need Immediate Assistance?

The Dauphin County Continuum of Care is a collaborative network of stakeholders working to end homelessness through coordinated data collection, performance measurement, and strategic funding allocation.

Meetings & Community Updates

Major Update

2024 Point-in-Time Count Results Released

Explore the latest data regarding sheltered and unsheltered individuals in the capital area and how it shapes our 2025 strategy.

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Monthly Coalition Meeting

Join us for our monthly stakeholder alignment session.

Resource Fair

Winter preparedness drive and outreach training.

NOV 12

Call for Volunteers

Strategic planners needed for Action Committees.

ONGOING

Our Strategic Partners

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