Agenda Package - City of Vernon

Evaluation of Homelessness Strategy for the North Okanagan
Of course there are numerous ways in which an evaluation can be undertaken. The
challenge is to choose the approach that is the most appropriate to the situation and relevant to
the purpose. ln the matter of evaluating Buildine Bridges: 2007 Homelessness Strateev for the
North Okanagan, given the prerequisites for a good evaluation, the approach chosen will need
to encompass some understanding of the initial objective and focus of efforts; the scope and
character of programming; a defínition and appreciation of those critical determinants of
success and an objective and consistent assessment of efforts thereto; and valid and useful
insights into future planning. For our purposes here this means as a first step in the proposed
evaluative process, looking at Building Bridges: 2007 Homelessness Strategv for the North
Okanasan from the perspective of the principles and context of strategic planning (i,e. is the
foundation for "eliminating homelessness" well structured, relevant, realistic, focused and
consistent); and then reviewing actual performance (i.e. what activities and results accrued as a
consequence of the strategic plan and how effectively and meaningfully did they contribute to
eliminating homelessness in the North Okanagan).
s.1. Strategic Planning
Strategic planning in and of itself is quite a simple process (see chart below). lt is about
understanding where you are; where you want to be; and how to get there.
CHART: STRATEGIC PIANNING
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