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About SRHAC
and its
Goals
Client Council/
Residence Assn
Resource
Guide
In Partnership
with the City
of Chicago:
Answering the Call
in Emergencies:
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Independent Living
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To SRHAC the concept of independent living
includes an obligation to oneself to assume personal responsibilities and
the opportunities to realize one's potential. SRHAC encourages program
participants to assist program staff in the operation of its supportive
housing program and other initiatives, and to provide peer assistance and a
voice on behalf of themselves and others in SRHAC programs. |
Council at Work |
The Client Council was initially formed as an
official SRHAC program advisory council as a way to obtain feedback and
advice on program service effectiveness, housing problems, and other
matters.
Because the Client Council has been so
effective in actively promoting SRHAC programs and helping to shape new
initiatives, all Council members are invited to be active participants -- by
Board request -- at all SRHAC regular Board meetings. |
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Client Council members represent a
cross-section of the SRHAC program participant population, which is very
diverse: Many participants -- prior to experiencing episodes of homelessness
-- had stable jobs and home lives, while other participants fell prey to
drug and alcohol problems, or developed physical or mental health
disabilities. Council members have a
unique understanding of the travails of homeless individuals, and bring that
knowledge and insight to the assistance of the program staff, Board, and
volunteers.
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Special Presentation
to Winni at Board Meeting |
Council members (seated)
with Board members |
The SRHAC Client Council enjoys its own
dynamic: They have the capacity to develop their own initiatives and assist
SRHAC in ways they feel they can best help. The Council brings problem areas
to the attention of staff and Board, and helps staff develop effective ways
of addressing needs. Project
initiatives of the Council have included professional-quality
survey-and-research reports, planning and manpower assistance for special
events, developing outreach support at SRO residences, and providing other
assistance.
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Making intervention and assistance programs
work successfully requires the dedication and support of a great many
persons: SRHAC staff, Board members, and volunteers cannot by themselves
ensure a well-implemented program. SRHAC is very proud of the work and the
commitment that our Client Council members -- and other program participants
-- contribute to our program operations and well-being. Many, many thanks
are in order, and we are very grateful!
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SRO Living:
Preserving
SRO Vitality
Toward
Independent
Living:
Skills for
Development
Computer /
Office Skills
Personal
Finances
Skills for
Living
Apartment
Upkeep
Special
Events
--See
Picture
Gallery for
more photos --
Helping Hands:
Emergency
Assistance
Katrina
Assistance /
Support Services
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