ae6a755e_Region_of_Durham__Service_Area
[Gaps] The community needs to develop a co-ordinated advocacy strategy targeting the role each sector has to play in addressing homelessness. This includes the role of business, labour, unions, as well as non-profit groups and faith-based organizations. A strategic plan for involving local media, including print, television and radio needs to be developed. Advocacy also requires strategic community based research to document homelessness in Durham—including the use of the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) at facilities providing support services, in order to document service use and trends related to service needs. Public awareness can be expanded through the development of projects that bring non-profit groups, faith-based organizations and the private sector, including business, labour and service clubs, together. The community needs to develop an awareness campaign that maximizes existing assets, such as the Homeless Maze. In addition, groups providing support need to be recognized for their contributions to initiatives that address homelessness. [Service Area] 
Advocacy strategy
Region of Durham
Service Area