Welcome

Housing stability is essential for a thriving Central Oregon. At COIC, we believe no single organization can solve our region’s housing challenges alone — it takes collaboration, trust, and shared purpose.

Our Housing Team works alongside local governments, service providers, housing authorities, and community organizations to connect resources, align strategies, and strengthen the entire housing continuum. To learn more about the great work being done across Central Oregon, please read our previous newsletters.

Who We Are

Since 1972, the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) has been fostering regional collaboration, delivering essential services, and securing resources to meet Central Oregon’s shared needs in workforce development, education, transportation, and economic development.

Today, as housing and homelessness challenges intensify, COIC serves as a regional backbone organization—helping communities align strategies, coordinate resources, and strengthen the entire housing continuum, from emergency shelter to market-rate housing.

Our Role in the Region

We provide convening, administrative support, fiscal management, and resource development for key initiatives that address housing and homelessness across Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs:

• Regional Housing Council (RHC)
  Collaborative forum for policymakers and stakeholders to address the full housing spectrum—from homelessness to affordable and market-rate housing.
• Coordinated Houselessness Response Office (CHRO)
  Supports Deschutes County and the Cities of Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters in implementing the CHRO Strategic Plan, resource development, and provider support.
• Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition (HLC)
  COIC serves as lead applicant and fiscal agent for the HUD Continuum of Care Program, coordinating regional efforts to strengthen homeless services and housing programs.
• Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group
  Administers emergency funding under the Governor’s Executive Orders to respond to homelessness and housing crises.

How We Work

We strengthen the housing continuum through:

• Fostering Regional Collaboration — Connecting governments, housing authorities, community action agencies, and service providers to tackle shared challenges.
• Resource Development — Pooling resources, securing funding, and aligning investments to maximize impact.
• Administrative Infrastructure — Providing fiscal management, procurement, technical assistance, and grant administration.
• Regional Planning & Advocacy — Coordinating strategies and advocating for policies that address local needs.
• Data & Impact Measurement — Collecting and analyzing housing data to inform decision-making and guide resource allocation.

Note: COIC does not own, construct, or manage housing projects, nor do we provide direct homeless services. Our role is to support and connect the organizations that do, ensuring the entire system works together effectively.

The Housing Continuum

The housing continuum includes every stage of housing—from emergency shelter and transitional/supportive housing to affordable rentals and market-rate options. Our work supports all parts of this continuum so that Central Oregonians can find and maintain stable housing.

Meet Our Team

Executive Office Support

• Tammy Baney – Executive Director
• Michelle Williams – Deputy Director & CFO
• Jenn Greco – Program Assistant II
• Jenn Parker – Program Assistant II