To address the needs of the homeless and work toward the prevention of homelessness in the Black Hills Region and the state of South Dakota, by bringing in representatives from local nonprofit agencies to implement the following: - Implement the annual HUD Point in Time Count every January for the Black Hills region and Western South Dakota Non-profit agencies within the Black Hills region and Western South Dakota must work together in a combined effort to prevent homelessness Plan and execute the annual Homeless Connect for Rapid City, SD - Identify service gaps within Pennington County (i.e. affordable housing, transportation, affordable healthcare, assistance with application fees, and deposit funds for homeless individuals) Create and implement an action plan and put actions steps in place with community partners Continue to develop Community Liaison Position with the role and job description to identify and secure funds for this position serving the BHRHC Continue to collaborate with Western South Dakota groups with similar missions and purposes and/or who are utilizing HUD funding to improve services and move toward a regional action plan and vision while improving partnerships.

Collaborative effort covering all of South Dakota; a network that exchanges ideas, best practices, and approaches to end homelessness. The Consortium serves as a Continuum of Care as designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Much of the Consortiums business is in the management of HUD funded homeless assistance grants. Meetings are open to any individual or organization committed to addressing the issues surrounding homelessness; new members are welcome.