This study investigates how communities in the United States address racial inequality in homelessness through the cultural competency framework (Cross et al., 1989) and Sweeting's (2022) initiatives. Structural racism perpetuates historical trauma and disparities in public services, particularly affecting vulnerable racial groups. Using HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) funding applications, we identify actions taken by CoCs to tackle racial inequity in homeless services. While most CoCs demonstrate cultural proficiency, they often miss opportunities to further advance proficiency. Further, the most common actions are frequently disconnected from proficiency. We highlight the importance of actively developing cultural competence in organizations and communities when addressing complex issues like homelessness. It also offers an empirical application of Sweeting's framework, providing valuable insights for future research on social equity in public service provision. Keywords: Homelessness, racial equity, cultural competency, community-level initiatives, content analysis