Unmet Needs Committee

Meetings are currently on hold (contact karrington@bouldercounty.org for future meeting information)

Centralized location to manage recovery needs of the community that are NOT covered by other means.

Utilizes collective data from Disaster Case Management, to identify needs that aren’t currently being met.
May identify and solicit donations – financial or in-kind – to be used to assist survivors to meet unmet needs during recovery.
Determines policies and procedures for the Unmet Needs Roundtable by:
- Ensuring confidentiality of clients
- Ensuring fair and accountable distribution of donations and assistance
- Creating a recommended criteria for funding clients
Works to prevent gaps or unnecessary duplication of benefits.
Reduces the possibility of fraud by creating a system that verifies true needs.
Helps steer the determination of the best use of limited funds, resources, and agency services when need is widespread.
Insures that funders with resources to contribute are attending the Unmet Needs Roundtable.
Will facilitate the Unmet Needs Roundtable.
May determine what to ask for in regards to unmet needs for a case statement.
Unmet Needs Roundtable is the LAST RESORT funding.

Current Committee Officers:
Chair: open
Vice Chair: Katie Aarington, Boulder County
Secretary: Kasey Harlos, 211 Colorado/ United Way

Members:

Marshall ROC