COC coordinator hired

Jennifer Griggs has been hired as coordinator for the Butte Countywide Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC).

She’s lived in Butte County since 1974 and brings with her a business background and experience in operations and customer service, as well as a desire to give back to the community, according to a CoC press release.

As coordinator, Griggs will support grant-writing, facilitation of the Point-in-Time Homeless Survey, organizational development and planning, communication between the agency and nonprofits, and addressing the 10-year strategy to end homelessness.

This position is funded by the city of Chico, Butte County Behavioral Health and Employment and Social Services departments and the county’s Housing Authority.