How can we make our welfare committees more effective?

Answer:

Welfare committees meet at the ward (branch), stake (district), and area levels. All committees have the same general purposes:

•	Identify needs
•	Make plans
•	Teach principles
•	Coordinate activities

Welfare committees are most effective if:

•	Meetings are calendared.
•	Committees meet regularly.
•	A portion of meeting time is devoted to training.
•	Participants counsel together.
•	Relief Society presidencies attend and are listened to.
•	Assignments are made and completed.