HomeMy WebLinkAboutErin Crowley-Housing and Human Services Commission
CITY OF
ASHLAND
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO
CITY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
Please type or print answers to the following questions and submit to the City Recorder at
City Hall, 20 E Main Street, or email melissa.huhtala(a),ashland.or.us. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact the City Recorder at 488-5307. Attach additional
sheets if necessary.
Name Erin Crowley
Requesting to serve on: Housing and Human Services (Commission/Committee)
Address 235 W Hersey St #2 Ashland Or 97520
Occupation Pastor Phone: Home 760-685-2011
Work
Email ecrowleypt@gmail.c
Fax
1. Education Background
What schools have you attended? Azusa Pacific University
What degrees do you hold? B.S. Leadership, M.A. Theology
What additional training or education have you had that would apply to this position?
I have participated in various seminars and read books focused on houselessnes:
and how to help people struggling with poverty have opportunities to get out of po
2. Related Experience
What prior work experience have you had that would help you if you were appointed to
this position?
My previous pastoral roles have been in community and global development.
I have served in human services and worked with community leaders in
affordable housing and houselessness and in building healthier communities.
Do you feel it would be advantageous for you to have further training in this field, such
as attending conferences or seminars? Why? Yes, I value education. Learning and
listening to others is important in making progress and coming up with ideas to su
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3. Interests I recently met with Traci Darrow
Why are you applying for this position?
and she mentioned I would be a good fit for this position. I am passionate about
community development, supporting people with financial struggles, and building
4. Availability
Are you available to attend special meetings, in addition to the regularly scheduled
meetings? Do you prefer day or evening meetings? Yes, I am open to both day and
evening meetings. I am not available on Wednesday evenings.
5. Additional Information 5 months
How long have you lived in this community?
Please use the space below to summarize any additional qualifications you have for this
position
I have served in a variety of community contexts. I have been on a task force
with various business leaders, community leaders, and the mayor to create
a healthier city through education, social services, healthy eating initiatives
and building strong community relationships. I have also volunteered on a project
from the beginning phase of building long term housing for people struggling
with long term houselessness. I have been involved in conversations about
managing affordable housing in several cities. My area of oversight in my
church in Portland included a food bank, northwest children's outreach (a
non profit that supplied clothes to kids in need), a weekly community meal,
supplying food on the weekends to low income children in the schools
and a weekly winter shelter
April 30, 2018
Date Signature