1. Increase availability
of good information to support decision-making about resource
allocation and access to services by those in need
- Identify and collect data
- Develop data set describing social condition
that can be tracked over time
- Track usage of dollars allocated to
address needs
- Create mechanisms for disseminating
information
- Develop a website and listserv
- Create a contact directory for broad
information dissemination
- Implement 211 three-digit dialing access
statewide to comprehensive information and referral service
- Produce a publication of resources for
distribution through an Oahu newspaper
- Produce a publication of resources for
distribution through neighbor island newspapers
- Facilitate clearinghouse activities
to support areas of particular need
- Strengthen the community food security
network to increase capacity
- Strengthen network and increase coordination
of mental health care system to increase capacity
2. Maximize resources
available to support needed services
- Maintain support for existing safety
net services
- Minimize cuts to existing services supported
by state funds
- Improve state contract provider cash
flow process
- Influence, solicit gap/operational funding
from local grant makers
- Maximize federal funds and funds from
other national sources
- Support increases in resources to support
areas of particular need
- Ensure that the state continues to provide
rent stipends to displaced workers.
- Use state bonds to repair public housing.
- Increase funds to primary care centers
for provision of low or no cost health care
3. Increase community
participation in helping to address needs
- Implement communications plan aimed
at increasing civic vitality coupled with community mobilization
efforts in the areas of volunteerism, philanthropy and voting
- Work with community resources to reduce
the risk of homelessness and to allow those who are homeless
a safe night's sleep
(Updated 2.1.02)
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