Strategic Teams Plan for the Future
Our City Union Mission administration and staff not only work hard to stay on top of the changing needs of the men, women and children we serve, we also plan proactively to stay ahead of them. For nearly a decade, strategic teams made up of representatives from every area of the Mission have been meeting regularly to assess trends and needs in the city, evaluate our programs and develop opportunities to improve our services in support of our mission and vision.
For example, the Bible says our bodies are members of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:15)—and building a healthy body is a major component of building and maintaining a stable life. So one area under consideration today is a shift toward more heart-healthy living. Not only does this encompass the food served in our facilities, but also the educational programs we offer residents in our long-term recovery programs. We want to provide these committed individuals with options for proper diet, exercise and weight management while they’re in our care and also teach them how to make appropriate choices to maintain good health when they’re on their own.
Over the years, recommendations from our strategic teams have also led to new practices to identify and remedy wasted resources; a system to ensure consistent scheduled maintenance of all Mission facilities; a study to identify ways to improve client recidivism rates and dozens of other initiatives to improve our outreach and client outcomes.
The Mission is grateful to the men and women who have made their commitment to the work of these strategic teams a priority in addition to their everyday responsibilities. Their efforts enable Your Mission to serve the hungry, homeless and poor of Your City as effectively and efficiently as possible.
