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Primary Outreach Strategies. Working with EmployersJewish Vocational Service, Boston, MAAlamo Area Development Corp, San Antonio, TX Working with RetailersFoodChange, New York, NY. Primary Outreach Strategies. Working with Other FNS ProgramsCommunity Food Bank, Tucson, AZ Outstationing,
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1. Primary Outreach Strategies Community Events, Education Campaign
Hispanic Health Council, Hartford, CT
Lone Star Legal Aid, Houston, TX
Legal Aid of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Philadelphia, PA
City of Oakland, CA
Southern Good Faith Fund, Pine Bluff, AR
Harbor Interfaith Services, San Pedro, CA
2. Primary Outreach Strategies Working with Employers
Jewish Vocational Service, Boston, MA
Alamo Area Development Corp, San Antonio, TX
Working with Retailers
FoodChange, New York, NY
3. Primary Outreach Strategies Working with Other FNS Programs
Community Food Bank, Tucson, AZ
Outstationing, Site Visiting
The Outreach Center, Morganton, NC
Shared Harvest Food Bank, Fairfield, OH
Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Sparks, NV
City Housing Authority, Milwaukee, WI
Community Action Council, Worcester, MA
4. Primary Challenges Assisting the homeless
Follow up
Encouraging seniors to apply
Addressing client transportation issues
No auto
No money for fuel
No mass transportation
Aiding those who want help but refuse to apply.
5. Most Effective Techniques Give presentations followed by an opportunity to make private appointments for pre-screening.
Address audiences/clients in their own language.
Take the application process to the people.
Out-stationing at pantries
Mobile units
Establish processing sites in the community
6. Most Gratifying Experience Inspired by the work
Witnessing the improvement in client’s quality of life
Helping clients rise above circumstances improves their self esteem.
They get jobs and better housing as a result.
Local office comments
People prepped by the FSO worker get benefits quickly.
Gratifying to be involved with other agencies to achieve a common goal.