Client shout out! News from our municipal clients
When a project ends - the assessment completed, Lean improvements implemented, data delivered, strategic plan presented, etc. – it is often cause for celebration and reflection. We like to stay in touch with and keep tabs on past clients, and more than anything, enjoy when we hear about positive changes in their communities and organizations.
City of Edmonds, WA – The City of Edmonds recently hired Human Services Program Manager Mindy Woods to support Edmonds residents in need and help get/keep them connected to public and private services. Coupled with a City Council approved Housing Relief Program of $100,000 to assist needy families with housing, medical, food and other household bills to prevent housing instability, the City of Edmonds is well on their way toward a robust, sustainable human services program. In 2018, Koné Consulting conducted an Assessment of Homelessness for the city, which resulted in recommending the city move forward with a Human Services Program.
City of Burien, WA – Another shining star leading the way in the area of municipal human services is the City of Burien, and our friend and Burien Human Services Manager Colleen Brandt-Schluter. The city slated approximately $370,000 annually toward programs helping Burien community members have access to secure, affordable housing and food; and the goals of: being safe from violence within their families and community; being healthy, physically and mentally; having access to education and job skills which lead to employment in living wage jobs; and having access to early childhood education and youth success. We were honored to conduct a Community Assessment Survey for the City of Burien in 2018, during which we analyzed responses from over 1,300 individuals and presented findings in a report to City Council.
City of Roseville, CA – Our most recent municipal client, the City of Roseville (featured in our April 15th blog) continues to lead by example, taking on the good work of refining their methods for awarding $360,000 in Health and Human Services funds through the Roseville Citizens Benefit Fund, which originated over 25 years ago from the proceeds of the sale of a city-owned hospital. Most recently, the city’s nimble COVID-19 response is helping stabilize small businesses and save jobs. Our 2019 Community Needs Assessment for the City of Roseville will help guide City Council in setting priorities for their Grants Advisory Council.
We’d like to tip our hats to all of our municipal partners now and in the past whom we know are working tirelessly to serve the changing needs of their communities.
From our team to yours, your service is recognized and appreciated. Thank you for all you do!
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