What are the SHPA Committees?

Government Affairs Committee: The Government Affairs committee is the heartbeat of SHPA’s advocacy work. In this committee we bring together our Peer Leaders, member organizations, and organizational partners to build strong relationships and advance advocacy campaigns to support and strengthen the needs of our community. Through this committee, members stay up to date on the latest developments in Springfield and Washington, collaborate on advocacy strategies, and put those strategies into action. The Government Affairs Committee meets virtually on the Fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM.

Standards and Best Practices Committee: The Standards and Best Practices Committee sets best practices for supportive housing programs, focusing on areas like Continuum of Care, HEARTH Act, Harm Reduction, and Housing and Healthcare. They also organize topics for conferences and workshops. Meetings are on the fourth Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity to learn and share practices for service excellence.

Peer Leadership Committee: The Peer Leadership Committee consists of SHPA Peer members and direct service staff who collaborate on issues related to advocacy, leadership development, and civic engagement. We discuss the various campaigns and projects within the Peer Leadership Development Program, how Peers can support the legislative work of SHPA, and Peer to Peer communication about what is happening in communities throughout the state. The committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.