Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

What Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness does

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) is a Lansing, Michigan-based nonprofit membership coalition founded in 1991 that serves as the unified statewide voice for more than 650 homeless service agencies across Michigan. The organization provides advocacy, training, and capacity-building services aimed at preventing and ending homelessness, operating under the leadership of Executive Director Eric Hufnagel and a team of 20 staff. Its member base spans Continuum of Care organizations, emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and government housing programs, with secondary engagement with state and local policymakers.

MCAH's core technical and service portfolio is anchored by the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which it administers for Michigan and extends to seven North Carolina Continuum of Care organizations. The HMIS platform enables client-level data tracking, HUD compliance reporting, and federal grant application support for service providers. A dedicated HMIS Help Desk and the HMIS Learning Center (a TalentLMS-hosted training environment) operationalize this offering, supplemented by the CoreCert certification program, a Legislative Tracker Tool, the annual Breakfast of Champions recognition event, and an AmeriCorps program that places up to 23 direct-service members and up to 8 VISTA members annually with housing and homeless service providers.

The organization operates a diversified non-profit revenue model combining membership dues from 650+ agencies, paid training and webinar fees (with tiered member/non-member pricing of $10–$65 and optional CEU credits), AmeriCorps host-site match fees, and individual donations processed through DonorPerfect. Distribution is multi-channel, combining an online self-serve training platform, an LMS-based learning center, advocacy and legislative engagement, and an active social media presence. MCAH holds a 2026 Charity Navigator Four-Star rating and a Candid Seal, signaling financial accountability and transparency to donors and partners.

Name

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

Legal name

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

Website

https://mihomeless.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness is a Lansing-based nonprofit coalition that administers the statewide HMIS data system, provides training and advocacy, and serves more than 650 homeless service agencies across Michigan and North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services Nonprofit Coalition

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Homeless services advocacy
• Homeless management information systems
• Social services training
• Nonprofit coalition support
• Housing policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Services: MCAH generates revenue through training programs, webinars, and educational sessions for homeless service providers, with pricing tiers for members and non-members, plus additional fees for CEU credits
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership program for homeless service agencies and organizations, providing access to training, resources, and advocacy benefits
3. Donations and Fundraising: Direct donations from individuals and organizations supporting the mission to end homelessness in Michigan
4. AmeriCorps Host Site Fees: MCAH places AmeriCorps members with housing and homeless service providers; host sites contribute match fees to cover program operational expenses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness is a statewide nonprofit membership organization that administers the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for Michigan and North Carolina, delivers professional training and certification programs for homeless service providers, and advocates for housing policy. It serves more than 650 homeless service agencies through training webinars, an AmeriCorps member placement program, an HMIS Learning Center, and an annual Breakfast of Champions recognition event.

Product overview

MCAH offers a portfolio of interconnected services focused on ending homelessness in Michigan. The core offering is the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a data platform administered for service providers statewide, complemented by the HMIS Learning Center for training. Additional services include the AmeriCorps program placing service members with providers, a calendar of professional development webinars, and advocacy tools like the Legislative Tracker. The organization serves as an inclusive statewide voice to improve systems and support communities to prevent and end homelessness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Administration
• HMIS Learning Center An online learning management system that provides training modules and educational content for homeless service providers on HMIS usage, data quality, and compliance.
• CoreCert Certification Training A certification training program for homeless service professionals, delivered through a dedicated online platform to build competencies in serving unhoused populations.
• Webinars and Training Programs A calendar of educational webinars covering topics including street outreach, trauma-informed care, youth homelessness, nonprofit financials, financial abuse and homelessness, and advocacy training, offered to members and non-members for varying fees.
• Legislative Tracker Tool An online resource for tracking housing-related legislation and contacting congressional representatives, enabling advocates to stay informed and take action on policy issues affecting homeless populations.
• AmeriCorps Program A national service program that places AmeriCorps members with housing and homeless service providers across Michigan to increase services and organizational capacity, including direct service positions (Housing Search Specialist, Outreach Specialist, Resource Generation Specialist) and capacity-building VISTA positions.
• Breakfast of Champions Annual Event An annual recognition event celebrating individuals and organizations making significant contributions to ending homelessness in Michigan.
• MCAH Membership Program Annual membership program for homeless service agencies and organizations, providing tiered access to training, resources, and advocacy benefits, with discounted pricing on webinars and other services.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 8,200 Michigan residents were homeless in 2022, with MCAH working to prevent and end homelessness
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• HMIS Learning CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationThe HMIS Learning Center is a dedicated online training platform managed by MCAH for HMIS users, offering CoreCert Training, current and archived training resources, and educational content for homeless service providers
• Michigan Campaign to End HomelessnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide collaborative initiative that MCAH actively participates in, working with various partners to develop strategies and programs to end homelessness in Michigan
• Michigan Homeless Policy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy advisory body that MCAH engages with to influence statewide homelessness policy and coordinate efforts across state agencies
• Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual ViolencestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating on training around financial abuse and domestic violence intersection with homelessness
• Michigan Balance of State Governance CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernance structure for Michigan's Balance of State Continuum of Care that MCAH participates in as a member
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational service program administered by MCAH, placing AmeriCorps members with housing and homeless service providers in Michigan. MCAH hosts up to 23 direct service members and up to 8 VISTA members annually
• Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead Agency for Detroit's Continuum of Care, representing major urban homelessness response system in Michigan
• TrueNorth Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing training content on rural homelessness and forest outreach programs for West Michigan
• Out Wayne Continuum of CarestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Continuum of Care partner with Youth Action Board involvement in addressing youth homelessness
• Detroit Continuum of CarestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor urban Continuum of Care partner with Youth Action Council focused on youth homelessness advocacy
• Housing Assessment and Resource Agencies (HARAs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local Housing Assessment and Resource Agencies across Michigan that MCAH connects people with for housing assistance
• National Homelessness Law CenterstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy partner collaborating with MCAH on opposing criminalization of homelessness efforts

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Federal agency that funds Continuum of Care programs and defines HMIS data standards. Not a direct peer, but a key counterpart: HUD sets the compliance requirements (CoC, HMIS) that drive much of MCAH's service delivery and revenue.

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National advocacy and policy organization working to end homelessness in the U.S. Directly comparable to MCAH as a coalition/advocacy voice, but operating federally rather than at the state level; sets national policy that MCAH and other state coalitions execute locally.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing: National nonprofit that advances supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. Comparable to MCAH as a housing/homelessness intermediary that combines advocacy, training, and technical assistance for service providers.
• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization focused on affordable housing for extremely low-income households. Comparable to MCAH in its coalition model and legislative advocacy orientation (e.g., source-of-income protections), but federal rather than state-level.

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit mobilizing communities to address family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Comparable to MCAH in coordinating a network of local affiliates/agencies and providing training and advocacy resources to them.
• Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania: Statewide housing and homelessness coalition in Pennsylvania that supports a network of service providers through training, advocacy, and capacity building. Closely comparable to MCAH in mission, structure, and service mix at the state level.
• National Coalition for the Homeless: National coalition of homeless service providers, advocates, and individuals committed to ending homelessness. Closely comparable to MCAH as a coalition of agencies providing advocacy, training, and resource support to frontline homeless service providers.
• National Network for Youth: National membership organization advancing youth homelessness and youth services, with training, advocacy, and capacity-building offerings. Comparable to MCAH in delivering training/webinars, policy tracking, and coalition support, with overlap on youth homelessness content.

Regional players

• California Coalition for Youth: Statewide nonprofit coalition addressing youth homelessness and housing instability in California. Comparable to MCAH's youth homelessness training and advocacy work, though narrower in focus on youth populations and serving a different state.
• Homeless Persons Representation Project: Maryland-based nonprofit providing legal aid and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable to MCAH in advocating against criminalization of homelessness and supporting service providers, though narrower (legal services only) and in a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@michigancoalitionagainstho4978
• Facebookfacebook.com/MIHomeless.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-coalition-against-homelessness
• Instagraminstagram.com/mihomeless
• TikToktiktok.com/@mihomeless
• Xx.com/mihomeless

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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