Committees

Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition

2009 Committees

 

Committee work of the Coaltion is focused on addressing the goals of the Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. 

 

There are eight Coalition committees for 2009.  Each committee is actively seeking members to assist their efforts.  You need not be a formal member of the Coalition to serve on a committee.

 

If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact the committee chairpersons or email outwaynehomeless@gmail.com for more information.

 

Please refer to this page for committee news and updates.

 

Political/Corporate Outreach

Chairs: Larry Dahlka, Community Care Services and Christine Sickle, Serenity Center, Inc.

Identify existing political/corporate relationships and gaps and address those gaps through a coordinated outreach strategy that engages these partners in coalition activities and events.

 

Communications

Chair: Erin Evans, Wayne Metro

Expand and coordinated communication between members and the public regarding issues related to homelessness and the work of the Coalition through publications and outreach.

 

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

Chair: Jane Scarlett, Wayne Metro

Engage mental health and substance abuse providers in the Coalition and improve the provision of mental health and substance abuse services to homeless persons.

 

Project Homeless Connect

Chair: Erin Schmitt, Lutheran Social Services of Michigan – Wayne County Family Center

Coordinate the 2009 Project Homeless Connect event.

 

Homeless Awareness Week – Awards Luncheon

Chair: Elizabeth Vasquez, Wayne Metro

Coordinate the 2009 Homeless Awareness Week Awards Breakfast/Luncheon

 

Homeless Awareness Week – Tour

Chair: Lisa Johnstone, Wayne Metro

Coordinate the 2009 Homeless Awareness Week Tour of Homeless Solutions

 

Informational Fair

Chair: Carol Watts, Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan

Coordinate an informational fair for members and other community partners.

 

HMIS Reports

Chair: Teresa Duhl, Wayne Metro

Oversee Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) reporting design and usage for the Coalition.