Appendix B: Community Development Survey Results St. John’s Community Advisory Committee on Homelessness Homelessness Partnering Strategy Community Plan 2011-2014

Highlights from the Community Development Survey

A. Planning and Decision Making

  • All survey respondents (100%) were in agreement (either agree or strongly agree) with the statement: In my community, we have developed integrated goals and objectives to help in planning services and supports for the homeless people. In 2007, 92% agreed or strongly agreed.
  • Almost all survey respondents (96%) were in agreement (either agree or strongly agree) with the statement: In my community, the individuals and organizations working together to prevent and reduce homelessness have a shared sense of purpose and similar values. In 2007, 100% agreed or strongly agreed.
  • The majority (85%) of survey respondents were in agreement (either agree or strongly agree) with the statement: In my community, there is a regular evaluation of progress towards our strategic goals to addressing homelessness. In 2007, 84% agreed or strongly agreed.

B. Inclusion

  • Almost all survey respondents (96%) were in agreement (either agree or strongly agree) with the statement: There is a greater representation of people, from various services and sectors, participating in efforts to address homelessness than there was a few years ago. In 2007, 96% agreed or strongly agreed.
  • 46% of survey respondents were in agreement (either agree or strongly agree) with the statement: In my community, efforts have been made to include homeless or formerly homeless people to participate in efforts to address homelessness, while 42.3% did not know. In 2007, 84% agreed or strongly agreed.
Publication Date: 
2011
Location: 
St. John's, NL, Canada