The ambient sound of a live DJ, the aroma of a freshly prepared brunch spread, and the energetic chatter of over 30 local vendors filling the hall set the backdrop at the Three Rivers Convention Center on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Last month, at the 9th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference in Wenatchee, Washington, hundreds of service providers, caseworkers, and state leaders gathered under a shared banner: Save and Transform Lives. But behind the workshops and networking lies a deeper, urgent realization—a safety net is only as strong as its ability to reach every single person who needs it.
Many common parts of running a workgroup include having annual or post-workgroup reporting requirements that are legally mandated by legislation and/or executive orders.
This section walks you through the steps to run an effective, engaging, and accessible meeting.
Onboarding is the process of preparing community members to pa
Once you understand the purpose of the workgroup and the communities most affected by the issue, the next step is to identify who should be at the table. Choosing the right workgroup members is essential.
Based on your landscape analysis, you should have a good idea of the different community group perspectives that need to be represented in your workgroup.
In this section, you will determine staffing, decide your engagement approach, and decide how members will be supported and compensated for their time and expertise.This step helps you set the foundation for your workgroup.
Running a workgroup works best when you have at least two people partnering on the work. Having a team helps share the work, makes the group run more smoothly, and gives participants more support.