While I recognize the benefits of a resource exclusively for service providers, the Coalition Listserv is designed to serve the whole Coalition. And the Coalition is composed not just of direct service providers, but also faith-based organizations, community members, government agencies, funders, advocates, people experiencing homelessness, and probably other folks that don’t fit squarely in any box. As we often say, anyone interested in working together is welcome – and not just at the meetings, but on the listserv as well.

 

This open aspect of both the Coalition and the listserv comes with some limitations – we all need to avoid sharing identifying information about the people we serve, for instance. But the benefits of opening up our meetings and our listserv to people outside the formal provider community are numerous and worth retaining. While the Coalition has no mandate to operate in the public eye, we consistently choose the path of total and complete transparency – and I think we are the better for it. There is no suspicion of backroom deals if you have no back room.

 

This may be a better topic for in person communication – I’ve spent too much time wordsmithing these few sentences already…  So feel free to contact James Pogue or I to chat, or perhaps set aside some time to lead a discussion around this topic at a coming Coalition meeting? Just let me know when and I’ll make space for it on that week’s agenda.

 

Thanks,

-Gerrit

 

Gerrit F. Nyland

Director of Client Information Systems, SW

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

gerritn@ccsww.org

Mobile: 253-304-5105

 

From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org [mailto:fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org] On Behalf Of Sharlene Davis
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 4:55 PM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Homeless Coalition - Clients emailing the Coalition

 

I remember we talked about people directly emailing the Coalition for needs.  I was just aware of a lady giving another lady this email chain to contact for her needs. 

What did we ever decide on that? I know for me , I feel like this line of communication needs to be providers only....

 

Thank you.

Sharlene Davis
Founder / Executive Director
Sacred Bridge
sdavis@thesacredbridge.org
253-736-4400

This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.