Now is the time to collaboratively address homelessness in our community.
Now is the time we collaboratively address homelessness in our community.
Spokane regional elected leadership announces a 90-day due diligence period to evaluate options for a regional and collaborative model to improve our collective efforts to address homelessness and its impacts on our community.
THE PROBLEM
Homelessness affects communities across the country, and Eastern Washington is no exception. One of the biggest challenges communities face in addressing homelessness, is that much of the homeless response system relies on many people and organizations working effectively across jurisdictions and with a regional focus.
On June 28th, the community gathered together to learn more about the recommendations for the establishment of the Spokane Regional Authority for Homelessness, Housing, Health and Safety.
At this event, five draft documents were shared:
- Executive Summary
- Draft ILA
- Draft Charter
- Two Draft County Resolutions
Click on the buttons to access each of these documents.
ABOUT OUR COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
One initiative we will be assessing, modeled after successful campaigns in Houston and Atlanta, is an effort to establish an independent authority tasked with making strategic, coordinated decisions and investments, to achieve the best outcomes.
The Spokane region is ready to work to establish our own model, one that best fits our community’s needs and desires.
THE 90-DAY DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS
#1
Reviewing potential legal structures for a regional effort, including pro/con evaluations, e.g. Public Development Authority (PDA), nonprofit, and others
#2
Review and discussion of initial funding, costs and other financial information in support of a regional effort
#3
Review and discussion of data collection and use in support of a regional effort
#4
Reviewing potential governance models and best practices, including roles of jurisdictions, elected leaders and community stakeholders in coordination and support of a regional effort
#5
Review and discussion of initial staffing in support of a regional effort
#6
Review and discussion of how the success of a regional effort can be regularly quantified and evaluated
