Reaching Home Community Advisory Board

The CAB plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing a local Housing First approach. The Key Functions of the CAB include:

• Guiding investment planning
• Serving as an advisory body on funded projects during the member’s 2-year term.
• Assessing and recommending projects for funding to the Community Entity
• Raising social awareness of the root causes of homelessness and how the resolution of these issues betters the quality of life in this community for all
• Supporting continuous improvement of comprehensive solutions for homelessness in the City and County
• Encouraging partnerships to build capacity and develop resources
• Contributing to the development of a community plan that will guide work during the funding cycle
• Developing the Terms of Reference at funding renewal 

• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the CAB to advance solutions to homelessness and funded projects that address homelessness
• Maintain an awareness of current issues and government policies impacting persons in various stages of homelessness
• Attend CAB meetings regularly, actively participate in discussions, and contribute to the consensus process
• Represent the views of their community, clearly distinguishing when speaking on behalf of the community, the public, or themselves
• Participate in working groups when required and possible
• Share leadership, expertise, information, and experience
• Where applicable and appropriate, obtain formal endorsement from their organization/agency/network for participation in the CAB
• Adhere to the Confidentiality Agreement, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, and Terms of Reference.

The CAB meets monthly.

CAB Members are accountable to the community they serve and are asked to commit a minimum of 2 years to participating on CAB. By seeking participation on CAB, members are also making a commitment to:

• Work together in an effective and professional manner
• Adhere to a high standard of diligence and care in carrying out duties
• Avoid conflicts of interest
• Consider the views of others equally
• Maintain confidentiality