Mission Statement

Objectives

Identify a “30-Day Cycle Needs List” for shelter organizations and secure a commitment for their fulfillment from a corresponding partner in their local faith-based community;

Provide education to the media, public sector, and responsible civic organizations;

Facilitate access to broad range of social services, from health and human social services to drug addiction counseling, psychiatric services and senior citizen aid programs around the country;

Utilize collective efforts in order to make a difference in the daily lives of others;

Strategies

Open year-round office for The Network of Doves providing fundraising, publicity and marketing capabilities as well as tour administration;

Pursue strategic alliances with key national homeless advocacy organizations including:

  oThe National Healthcare for the Homeless Council;

  oThe National Coalition for the Homeless;

  oThe National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty;

  oHealthcare for the Homeless / Maryland.

Action Plan (2009-2010)

Organize 4th Annual 12-city Network of Doves National Homeless Tour (11-09 to 4-10);

Play a leadership role in the National Homeless Persons Memorial Day (Dec. 21, 2009)

Showcase ongoing project coordination between homeless organizations / agencies and faith-based communities in Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia and Arlington, VA;

Sponsor 3rd Annual Network of Doves National Symposium on Homelessness on Capitol Hill (Spring 2010);

Interact with White House Office of Faith Based Initiatives.