Problem
You are a neighborhood grass roots organization dedicated to changing living conditions in your community. Typically, you do not affiliate with other organizations because you prefer not to have your advocacy efforts diluted or be encumbered with extensive interorganizational discussions. Recently, you have been invited to join a coalition of organizations from the broader community to address the problem of lead poisoning in homes.
Discuss the pros and cons of joining this proposed coalition? If you decide to join, how will you preserve your agency's autonomy/mission?