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Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc, b. Community Resources: SRCAA partners with many nonprofit human service agencies, schools, colleges, community development organizations, governmental entities and faith organizations to aid our participants in reaching their goals and to change the way business is conducted in the community on their behalf. Managers and staff in both counties actively build partnerships and work together with those partners to address poverty causes and seek solutions for the eradication of the barriers to economic self - sufficiency for Rowan and Cabarrus county residents. Some partners are Rowan and Cabarrus County Department of Social Services, Rowan Helping Ministries, Cooperative Christian Ministries, Rowan and Cabarrus County Salvation Army and various other faith based, and non - profit organization, all who help us, serve our constituents more efficiently. 4. Resources Needed: c. Agency Resources; SRCAA continues to enhance its internal systems. The information technology systems used by our staff provide some outcome data however there are multiple departments using different systems. In January 2013, IT was outsourced to improve internal IT communication systems, consequently sites external to the main office in Salisbury were better connected through email and IT services. This advancement allows staff working with families to serve them more efficiently and expediently. Other resources are needed and being sought to develop a database system for interface and tracking the work being done with families. Reporting Of Outcomes to various funders would be greatly enhanced if [hose resources come available.SRCAA is exploring that option for FY 2015 -2016 in a meaningful way. It a data system were available that not only collets and retains good data but can produce it efficiently for reporting and garnering funds, then it is worth exploring. d, Community Resources: Community resources that address the rising numbers of homeless persons and or those in need of Affordable Housing in Cabarrus and Rowan counties is a resource need yet untapped. Providers at Workforce meetings have identified the need for a strategy to address housing and homelessness, At the SRCAA Board Retreat in October 2014, again affordable housing options were a prioritized topic. While the Board discussed home ownership, more immediate solutions for low- income families to reduce homelessness or transiency, will be at the center of future Board Planning discussions. Additional community resources, such as the newly formed Housing Advocacy Commission formed by the City of Salisbury will try to develop a community -wide strategy to end homelessness, is important to our participants continue to be informed of different avenues and strategies to expedite placements in subsidized housing options. Section III: Goal and Strategy 5. Long -Range Goal: To provide support and comprehensive services to low - income families and individuals to develop skills and income so that forty -five (45) may rise above the poverty income level before 06130/2016. Fiscal Year 2015 -16 Carnmunity Services Block Grant AppIcation Attachment number 1 Page 17 of 44 F -13 Page 190