LAS VEGAS/RENO, NEV – Kevin Murray, manager of Housing & Justice Systems, Community Solutions for SilverSummit Healthplan, one of Nevada’s leading Medicaid managed care health plans and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has been elected to serve as a board member for the Southern Southern Nevada Homeless Continuum of Care Board (SNH CoC).
Murray leads SilverSummit Healthplan’s Justice and Housing programs, playing a crucial role in engaging with local judicial, community, and state stakeholders to establish a seamless transition and referral process for advocacy, re-entry, housing, and diversion initiatives. Murray has spearheaded several important initiatives, including partnering with agencies like LV Rescue Mission and Salvation Army of Southern Nevada for emergency shelter collaborations. Additionally, Murray has worked with Westcare and Freedom House to establish Sober Living programs.
The SNH CoC is a collaborative effort that brings together local governments, agencies, religious organizations, advocacy groups, and various stakeholders to address homelessness and affordable housing in southern Nevada. The Board comprises representatives from diverse backgrounds, including government entities, businesses, advocacy groups, public housing agencies, educational institutions, social service providers, mental health organizations, healthcare facilities, universities, law enforcement, veterans’ support organizations, and individuals with lived experience of homelessness. This comprehensive representation ensures a holistic approach to addressing the complex issues surrounding homelessness in our community.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on the SNH CoC Board and look forward to collaborating with fellow members to work towards our shared mission of ending homelessness in southern Nevada,” said Murray.
As a member of SNH CoC, Murray will contribute to the coordinated and regional approach in planning and providing services to combat homelessness and promote affordable housing solutions.
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About SilverSummit Healthplan
SilverSummit Healthplan is a managed care plan that provides health insurance to the people of Nevada. Established in 2017, SilverSummit exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. SilverSummit is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.silversummithealthplan.com.
About Southern Nevada Homeless Continuum of Care (SNH CoC)
The SNH CoC is the official board acting on behalf of the Continuum of Care to take care of furthering the mission to end homelessness in Southern Nevada.
The Board is made up of representatives from governments, businesses, advocates, public housing agencies, school districts, social service providers, mental health agencies, hospitals, universities, affordable housing developers, law enforcement, organizations that serve homeless and formerly homeless veterans, homeless and formerly homeless persons and any other identified stakeholder that benefits the mission of ending homelessness in Southern Nevada.
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