--- title: Strategic Plan description: Learn about PARL’s Strategic Plan and our vision for the future—expanding animal care, community support, and lifesaving programs in Providence, RI. --- [![providence-animal-rescue-league-logo.jpg](https://www.parl.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NewLogo_header_PARL.png?width=985&height=205&name=NewLogo_header_PARL.png "providence-animal-rescue-league-logo.jpg")](https://www.parl.org?hsLang=en) [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/103039/ae16e1c7-0bd4-4257-b09e-01576609fe06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/103039/ae16e1c7-0bd4-4257-b09e-01576609fe06)     [![Adopt](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/103039/059dbcdd-6cb0-49b9-966f-5c4f0e3d570a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/103039/059dbcdd-6cb0-49b9-966f-5c4f0e3d570a) # Strategic Plan # Strategic Plan 2022-2027 #### CENTER THE ANIMAL-HUMAN BOND IN OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND STORYTELLING - Continue an open, judgement free and conversation-based approach to adoptions, surrenders, and other programs. - Nurture new/existing projects and programs intended to help pets and people stay together whenever possible and in the best interest of both. - Connect with human services organizations in our service area. - Establish onboarding/annual HR training for all staff and board members in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. - Review/revise our mission and all communications to ensure the language used aligns with our core values, core beliefs, and vision. - Tell the stories of people and pets helped through our services and programs. - Include an annual event that happens at our shelter to promote connectivity among our immediate and greater community. #### POSITIVELY IMPACT PET ACQUISITION AND PET SURRENDER CYCLES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY - Reduce length of stay in shelter and increase pet retention: - Invest in and grow our foster program. - Support appropriate adoption matches and the transition from shelter into new home. - Expand medical services provided to shelter animals on site. - Provide more opportunities for humane pet acquisition and increase adoption inventory through interstate intake program. - Provide comprehensive and accessible resources for our community to support pet retention and humane pet acquisition. - Develop metrics and tracking to better understand our community's needs. #### INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTATIVE VETERINARY CARE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY - Prioritize and provide more accessible, affordable, and frequent access to preventative veterinary care (including but not limited to vaccines, nail trims, flea/tick preventative, and microchipping) for companion animals in our community to help them stay healthy and alleviate pressure on full-service clinics. - Partner with other animal welfare organizations, rescue groups, and existing private veterinary and grooming practices to creatively approach the challenges facing pets in areas of preventative care. - Utilize partnerships with schools and universities to create accessible and informational resources regarding general and preventative care. #### ENSURE PARL'S LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND FULFILL OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING (DEIB) - Invest in and support our DEIB committee in all its efforts, including evaluation of our programs, services, and human resources practices with a DEIB lens. - Create innovative internship and training opportunities for marginalized populations in an effort to introduce individuals to animal welfare, proactively contributing to diversity in our field. - Welcome and prioritize responsive action to DEIB feedback as provided by stakeholders. - Prioritize efforts to ensure our staff and board teams reflect the diverse and varied socioeconomic community we serve. - Invest in our staff team through professional development opportunities. - Lead by example; prioritize providing a competitive wage to our direct care team members as these positions are grossly underpaid in the field of animal welfare. - Build and expand on our fundraising efforts. - Reengage with and build community among our supporters, adopters, and volunteers. - Prioritize events with the most impactful return on investment. - Support and train board members to participate in PARL's increased fundraising efforts. #### MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE OUR FACILITIES TO SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORT OUR WORK AND THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE - Prioritize care and consideration of our aging facility and equipment. Our building is over 60 years old and there are several projects that warrant attention in the next 3-5 years, including but not limited to: - Replacement of aging and critical building systems. - Renovation/construction of surgery suite to include more diagnostic capabilities, animal housing, and dental surgeries. - Renovation of existing animal care areas, including isolation/sick areas. - Acquisition of new van for preventative vet care programs. - Upgrading technology systems to streamline work. - Utilize fundraising strategies to help accomplish facility maintenance and improvements projects; evaluate any emerging projects based on immediate need, alignment with our strategic goals, and available revenue for project completion. 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