East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University
East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University
East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University
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If <strong>the</strong> EBCH did not exist, what would be <strong>the</strong> impact on <strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> Community<br />
EBCH & EBCAP Board Responses: Members of both boards agree that without <strong>the</strong> EBCH and its services, <strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Bay</strong> would see an increase in homelessness. EBCH board members augmented this situation by suggesting that<br />
EBCH clients would need to seek assistance from o<strong>the</strong>r organizations, which might not provide effective services. It<br />
is interesting to note, however, that three EBCAP board members were not certain what <strong>the</strong> impact would be, suggesting<br />
once again that perhaps <strong>the</strong> awareness issue begins close to home.<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> Community Impact if No EBCH <br />
EBCH Board<br />
Responses<br />
EBCAP Board<br />
Responses<br />
Increase in <strong>Homeless</strong>ness 3 2<br />
Less Housing/Resource Availability 3 2<br />
Clients Have to Go Elsewhere 2<br />
Less Lead Paint Awareness 1 1<br />
Not Sure 3<br />
None 1<br />
Responses to <strong>the</strong> four questions here point to <strong>the</strong> EBCH’s distinctiveness residing in <strong>the</strong> focus on helping families<br />
become independent, on <strong>the</strong>ir developing skills and attitudes that will keep <strong>the</strong>m from becoming homeless in <strong>the</strong><br />
future, once <strong>the</strong>y no longer have access to <strong>the</strong> EBCH’s services. Questions in <strong>the</strong> next section addressed how best to<br />
convey that message.<br />
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