The purpose of this session is to provide information regarding the importance of collaborations within the homeless response system. Our panel will discuss the importance of engagement on all levels of the homeless response system and ensuring that those collaborations are consistent and tied to the CoC in a way that is meaningful, impactful, and utilizes resources in a collaborative away across all areas. Key Takeaways - How to approach churches and service organizations with ways to support the homeless response system - How to engage churches and service organizations in the local CoC and homeless Coalitions - Tangible ways to engage churches and service organizations. - The importance of collaborations within the HARA and service providers The importance of collaborations and CoC engagement in grant writing and funding proposals