Priorities and Strategies

Housing

Strategy:

• Advocacy to elected officials and incorporation into community planning

• Financial Aid

• Family Navigation through caseworkers, connection with legal assistance

Community Support and Services

Strategy:

• Advocacy to elected officials and incorporation into community planning

• Coordinate with a mental health service provider to host a public event to connect residents with services

Fundraising

Strategy:

• Coordinate an annual giving campaign to recruit small donors

• Host quarterly fundraising events

• Reach out to corporate and private philanthropic donors, including face to face meeting

• Establish a website and social media presence to connect with donors

Infrastructure

Strategy:

• Advocacy to elected officials and incorporation into community planning

• Matching Grants

• Public Awareness and Storytelling

Visibility

Strategy:

• Advocacy to elected officials and incorporation into community planning

• Plan, design, and contract to install a sign at the community’s entrance

• Establish a website and social media presence

Capacity-Building and Operations

Strategy:

• Partner with LISC to support board development and strategic planning

• Contract a part-time Executive Director

• Partner with FFL as a fiscal sponsor

• Develop a standardized process for annual reporting

• Establish a website and social media presence