Continuous Communication

Creating a process and environment in our community where agencies can come together to discuss complex social issues - homelessness, intergenerational poverty, ACEs, mental health issues, substance use, criminal activity - and develop innovative solutions is hard work. We must all be patient while holding each other accountable.

Backbone Agencies

Kitsap Strong's role as the backbone:

• Have a dedicated staff

• Have a high level of credibility within the community

• Serve as convener - create a space/process for agencies to learn together

• Build key relationships across agencies and sectors involved in the initiative

• Focus people’s attention & create a sense of urgency

• Frame issues to present opportunities & difficulties

• Use evaluation as a tool for learning & progress

• Ensure coordination & accountability

• Establish collective ownership