Priority #1: Provide actionable, solution focused guidance to drive a high quality and housing focused shelter service system

To do this we will:

• Standardized process for shelter openings and clarity regarding the shelter service model

• Formalized structure for collaborative decision making and co-design with TSSS (TS3)

• Increased access and use of data by the sector

• Regular member events/training/capacity building/networking

• TSN and sector driven research and innovations

• Improved/more consistent shelter experiences and housing outcomes

Priority #2: Influence investment in shelters as a key strategy for achieving housing outcomes

To do this we will:

• Effective community engagement process and tools for shelters

• High TSN member satisfaction

• Stronger and increased collaboration with partners and allies, including other homeless serving sectors, Indigenous agencies and academic organizations

• The work of TSN and shelters is recognized, respected and valued by media and elected officials
  
  

Priority #3: Enhance the capacity and the sustainability of the shelter sector

To do this we will:

• Consistent and transparent funding model and allocations

• Compensation parity across the sector

• Improved staff retention in the sector

• Diversified and increased funding for TSN

• Updated TSN membership structure in place

• Stronger TSN EDI&R policies and practices