This ploy for a NEW program for the homeless is not the way to go... The not-for profits of this city began to seriously collect data to collaborate with MOAs  children. family and adult needs, under the facilitation of United Way, for over a decade ago! What happened to it. I know Executive Directors of programs who spent excessive program hours (myself included) in meeting time planning collaborative efforts - what was the final product?  Then, when it comes to evaluating United Way, and these programs final efforts - who evaluates them? It's a real joke!  You should examine this question before you request your legislators, governor, and lieutenant governor to support increases in funding for some 'favorite' programs. I'm NOT a conservative - just tired of wasteful use of state funding for programs that demonstrate 'good old boy/girl' administrative practices. There are so many duplicate services in this state it will make you ill.