Harris County Officially Proclaims Coalition as “local Authority on Homelessness”
Communications Admin • June 13, 2011
Harris County Commissioners Court has declared 2011 as the year to unite homeless organizations in finding permanent solutions to homelessness. At its June 7, 2011 meeting, the court named the Coalition as the local authority on homelessness and acknowledged the community priorities–coordinated intake, targeted prevention, rapid rehousing, and performance improvement–that will fundamentally transform the local response to homelessness and help stakeholders strategically address this continuing crisis. A huge Coalition thanks to David Benson, David Turkel, and Daphne Lamelle for all their support and guidance.
Harris County Proclamation
As lead agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), CFTH is working with local governmental entities to advocate on behalf of people experiencing homelessness to ensure their needs are being considered as winter weather affects our region. We will make frequent updates as we receive information. Please check back often for the latest information. Last updated 02/01/2026 at 12:00 p.m.
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