The Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Membership Committee works to raise awareness in the community, increase coalition membership and run coalition elections. A complete overview of the committee's purpose is available in the committee charter.

Committee Purpose: The purpose of the Community Engagement, Advocacy & Membership Committee is to educate the community and other social service agencies about the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless and the issue of homelessness in Lake County. While doing so the committee is also responsible for:

·         Advocating the needs for the county to reduce the time individuals/families experience homelessness

·         Recruit social service agencies and individuals to join the coalition.

·         Bring other resource to the table as we work together to impact homelessness.

Expected outcomes:

·         Increased knowledge within the community about homelessness, what can be done about it and how the community can get involved with the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless.

·         To have meaningful engagements with politicians and other groups.

·         Get greater community exposure for the Coalition in hope to increase membership.