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The Planning Council Norfolk, Virginia

The Planning Council Norfolk, Virginia. Who we are… What we do… How we tell our story…. People Programs Services Partners Board Members Information Referral Leaders Networkers Trainers Resources Data Monitors. Publishers Teachers Lobbyists Negotiators Dependent Care Planners

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The Planning Council Norfolk, Virginia

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  1. The Planning CouncilNorfolk, Virginia Who we are… What we do… How we tell our story… The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  2. People Programs Services Partners Board Members Information Referral Leaders Networkers Trainers Resources Data Monitors Publishers Teachers Lobbyists Negotiators Dependent Care Planners Conveners Administrators Counselors Advocates Contractors Servers Who we are… The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  3. Who we are … • How old are we? 62 years old • How many people do we employ? 118 professionals • How much money do we spend? $4.6 million budget $12 million pass-thru • Where are we? Norfolk,Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Western Tidewater, Maryland, Northern VA The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  4. Who we are… • What is our vision? • What is our mission? • What are our values? The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  5. Vision • We will be the preferred leader in defining human service issues, developing strategies and collaborating with others to improve our communities. The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  6. Mission • We plan, develop and manage human services to improve the quality of life. The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  7. Values • Integrity • Quality • Organizational Strength The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  8. Integrity • We will • Act with honesty, fairness and respect for others • Treat others the way we want to be treated • Give our best effort at all times • Take responsibility for our actions • Work cooperatively in partnership with others to enhance the well being of our community The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  9. Quality • We will • Deliver a high level of services • Deliver services at a reasonable cost • Meet our obligations in a timely manner • Satisfy and surpass the expectations of those dealing with us • Achieve and merit a good reputation for the organization The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  10. Organizational Strength • We will • Work in a climate of helpfulness and support that promotes teamwork • Treat our fellow team members with fairness and respect • Encourage the professional growth of our team members • Make effective and cost efficient use of our time and resources The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  11. What we do… • The easy answer is: • “We plan, develop and manage human services.” • What does that mean??? • Provide community services • Administer contracts • Make things better by helping people • Provide day-care services, enhancement and quality • Manage money for effective programs • Advocate for the community The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  12. What we do… • Identify resources to meet needs • Keep people from becoming homeless • Ensure 48,000 children get nutritious meals • Promote literacy • Make the future better for children by improving the community • Help families in need improve quality of life The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  13. What we have done in the past… • Brought the first federal funds to the Tidewater area for human services – STOP in 1964 • Have administered millions of dollars for federal, state, and local governments through contracts • Developed the pilot for all Information Centers in the country (1965) The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  14. In the past (cont’d) • Planned for Eastern Virginia Medical Authority (1960’s) • Helped develop the 911 emergency number (1970’s) • Planned SEVAMP Model Program for the Elderly (1970’s) • Held Statewide Nutrition Conference (1970’s) The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  15. Developed the plan for the first Navy Family Services Center (1970’s) Convened Pride in Parenting, Dimensions for Living, Dimensions for Growing Up, and Teen Health Center committees. In the past (cont’d) The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  16. In the past (cont’) • Have administered millions of dollars for the CACFP since the 1980’s • Have put millions of dollars into the hands of parents to secure good childcare • Convened the Norfolk Homeless Consortium (1990’s) • Developed the FoodBank of South Hampton Roads (1980’s) The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  17. How we tell our story… • Technology – website, presentations • Word of mouth • Written publications • Staff Behavior and conduct • Business contacts • Advertising • Networking • Identifying needs and providing resources The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

  18. How we tell our story… • Letterhead • Annual Report • Customer Service • Newspaper – Media • Telephone Advocacy • Telling our story to lawmakers • Giving people advice, resources and counseling that lead to self-sufficiency • Improving quality of life through nutrition • Facilitate collaboration with other agencies to expand human services throughout the community The Planning Council, Norfolk VA

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