Anti-Racism Evaluation & Advisory Committee

Mission:

The Anti-Racism Evaluation & Advisory Committee’s (AREA-C) mission is to support the CoC Board in ensuring that the policies and practices of the CoC identify and dismantle systemic barriers in access to housing resources for all people experiencing homelessness in our county.

Specific Responsibilities:

·         To examine data, studies and reports both internal and external to our CoC to identify inequalities and disparities in outcomes.  This includes better understanding the root causes that place Black and Hispanic people at higher risks of homelessness.

·         To proactively address disparities and homelessness and facilitate change that reduces and/or eliminates individual and system barriers to the equitable provision of homeless services in Westchester County.

·         To make policy recommendations which reduce disparities, racism, and inequality.

·         Offers best practices, resources and suggestions for CoC member organizations to help them better support residents from traditionally marginalized communities,

 Organizational Matters:

The Committee shall consist of representatives from at least 3 provider agencies.

 The Committee shall meet 6 times per year and at such other times as the Committee Co-Chairs shall deem appropriate – either in person or virtually. 

Please contact Jenny Badree (Westchester County DSS) at jzbn@westchestercountyny.gov or Tajae Gaynor (CLUSTER) at tgaynor@clusterinc.org to join the Anti Racism Evaluation & Advisory Committee.