Northern Panhandle Continuum of Care

Catholic Charities West Virginia is proud to serve as the Lead Agency for the Northern Panhandle Continuum of Care (NPCoC).

This collaborative network brings together community partners, service providers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to address homelessness with compassion, dignity, and coordinated action across Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties.

What Is the Continuum of Care?

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is a community-wide planning body designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Its purpose is to coordinate housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, ensuring assistance is accessible, efficient, and aligned with federal best practices.

Through the CoC framework, local stakeholders work together to:

• Promote a shared commitment to ending homelessness in our region.
• Facilitate access to safe, stable housing and supportive resources for individuals and families in need.
• Support self-sufficiency and long-term well-being for our neighbors facing housing instability.

CCWVa: Lead Agency Role

As the Lead Agency for the NPCoC, Catholic Charities West Virginia provides administrative leadership and strategic coordination for the Continuum’s work. In this role, we:

• Steward collaborative planning efforts with community partners, service providers, and local leaders.
• Help guide CoC governance and policy implementation.
• Ensure compliance with HUD’s Continuum of Care program requirements.
• Facilitate collaborative processes that align resources with community needs and priorities.

Partner With Us

Catholic Charities West Virginia and the NPCoC welcome collaboration, input, and community engagement. Ending homelessness requires sustained commitment, compassion, and collective action — and together, we can ensure every neighbor has the opportunity for safe, stable housing with dignity and hope.

Learn more about the Northern Panhandle Continuum of Care and how to get involved:

• Connect with Catholic Charities’ community programs and services.
• Contact the NPCoC Coordinator, Susan Hagan, at shagan@ccwva.org.

Other Resources:

NPCoC Governance Charter
NPCoC Grievance Procedure
Notice of Funding Opportunity

NPCoC Board Members:

Julie Gomez (Chair)
R.J. Konkoleski (Vice Chair)
Jill Eddy (Secretary)
Maryanne Capp (PITC Subcommittee Lead)
Tim Cecil
Mark Games (Monitoring & Compliance Subcommittee Lead)
Janna Gordon
Kaylin Hamilton
Brittany Halloway
Lori Jones
Samantha McCoy
Michael Owens
Mark Phillips
Claudia Raymer
Elizabeth Seckman