HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/01/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER AS HOMELESSNESS AWPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the month of November is recognized across the country as National Homeless
Awareness Month and will be observed in Fort Collins to bring more awareness of this nationally
recognized humanitarian issue to the attention of the Fort Collins community; and
WHEREAS, organizations like Catholic Charities Northern, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins Rescue Mission, Faith Family Hospitality, Homeless Gear, Homeward 2020, Neighbor to
Neighbor, Outreach Fort Collins, Poudre River Public Library Districts, Salvation Army, the Sister Mary
Alice Murphy Center for Hope, and SummitStone Health Partners are working together to lower the
homelessness rate in Fort Collins and lessen the impact of this issue on both those experiencing
homelessness and those who are indirectly affected; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins and organizations that exist acknowledge there are many different
reasons people are homeless such as economic issues, struggles with mental health and addiction, and
sudden rent hikes, that can make it difficult to secure stable housing; and
WHEREAS, this is a complex, multifaceted challenge that needs an inclusive strategy that
includes tailored approaches to the specific needs among our homeless population; and
WHEREAS, Poudre River Public Library District provides a safe and welcoming space where all
community members, including the chronic homeless and hidden homeless, have universal access to ideas
and information to enrich their lives; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University recognizes the need to expand student awareness around
the subject and has thus framed November towards implementing various initiatives at the student level to
engage our entire community in critical dialogue and action directed at creating a sustainable movement
to end homelessness in Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby declare
November 2016 as
FORT COLLINS HOMELESS AWARENESS MONTH
to recognize the needs among those in our community who are without any stable place to go home to and
to recognize the collaboration, dialogue, and action necessary to end homelessness in Fort Collins. This
month symbolically serves witness that we need to use the many talents and resources with our
community to effectively address the systemic needs of our homeless population for the overall well-
being of our city with the goal of making homelessness rare, short-lived, and non-recurring.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 1st day of November, A.D. 2016.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk