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East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University

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B. Positioning <strong>the</strong> EBCH<br />

Since questions about an organization’s strengths and weaknesses often tend to elicit internally-focused responses, <strong>the</strong><br />

survey included two o<strong>the</strong>r questions to help understand how <strong>the</strong> EBCH is positioned relative to o<strong>the</strong>r organizations<br />

that address homelessness.<br />

What makes <strong>the</strong> EBCH different from o<strong>the</strong>r organizations that help <strong>the</strong> homeless<br />

EBCH & EBCAP Board Responses: Responses from <strong>the</strong> EBCH board are more specific and varied than those from <strong>the</strong><br />

EBCAP board. EBCH board members view <strong>the</strong> case management function that helps families become independent<br />

as <strong>the</strong> primary point of distinction. Sub-elements of that function (not simply being a shelter and requiring that clients<br />

be employed) also are identified. The most frequent response from EBCAP board members that “I don’t know”<br />

or “I am not sure” reflects <strong>the</strong> lack of knowledge about just what <strong>the</strong> EBCH does, fur<strong>the</strong>r underscoring <strong>the</strong> awareness/<br />

branding issue.<br />

EBCH Points of Dis.nc.on <br />

Helps Families Become Independent<br />

(Hand Up Not a Hand Out)<br />

EBCH Board<br />

Responses<br />

Not a Shelter 3<br />

Clients Must Be Employed 2<br />

Supportive of Local Needs 1<br />

Small Organization 1<br />

EBCAP Board<br />

Responses<br />

3 1<br />

Don’t Know/Unsure 3<br />

Are No Similar Organizations 1<br />

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