​Connections for the Homeless partners with the community to provide comprehensive, compassionate, well-resourced, and effective programs in an exceptional workplace. We are the agency in the northern suburbs delivering essential services to people facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Strategic Goals

We envision an end to homelessness where everyone in our community has safe and stable housing. 
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Programs & Services
Goal 1. Community and shelter programs are robust, impactful, and expanding

Goal 2. Connections for the Homeless has an articulated path to create more long-term housing

​Goal 3. All programs demonstrate impact and efficacy and embody the agency’s core values

Visibility & Communication
Goal 4. Connections’ mission and programs are well-understood and respected, its brand is clear and compelling 

Financial Stability
Goal 5. Connections for the Homeless is a financially secure, responsive, and nimble social service agency

Operations & Management
Goal 6. Connections has excellent and appealing facilities that support the breadth and depth of the work

Goal 7. Connections is an exceptional workplace and performance-driven organization that implements best practices

Governance & Leadership
Goal 8. Connections’ board of directors functions at the highest level and all board members are effective ambassadors for the agency

Community Engagement
Goal 9. People choose to volunteer at Connections for the Homeless because their experiences are meaningful

​Goal 10. Connections has an intentional and creative approach to organizational partnerships and collaborations

Goal 11. Connections is the leading voice on the causes of and solutions to homelessness
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VIEW OUR 2018-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN