“IT’S A CYCLE WITHOUT PROGRESS.” -TOWANDA EVANS
Creating A Force Different opinions tend to create more well-rounded solutions, increasing diversity in programs and contributors is therefore vital to the process of improving public housing. Community outreach is at the core of M.A.S.H. and has helped them expand their pool of resources, allowing them to maximize their service for the individuals who need it. Family Recovery Program (FRP) is one of the key providers that M.A.S.H. partners with. They do referrals for FRP, giving housing to parents going through substance abuse recovery and their children.
On a personal level, Evans looks to FRP Executive Director Dr. Jocelyn Gainers as an advisor and mentor. “I can always go to Ms. Gainers for advice on clients I’m working with or how to facilitate a meeting to get the best results,” Evans shares. “She has a lot of experience and has always been a big supporter of our organization.” Support is exactly what the public housing system needs, within itself and from the outside community. An expansive network creates the strong force that is required to claim more state funding and create change for the individuals these programs serve.
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