HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/07/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 11-19, 2017 AS HUNPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the week before Thanksgiving is recognized across the country as National
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and will be observed in Fort Collins to bring more
awareness of these nationally recognized humanitarian issues to the attention of the Fort Collins
community; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need
to combat hunger and homelessness in every part of our city and to provide additional resources
that citizens of Fort Collins need; 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, Salvation Army, the Sister Mary Alice Murphy
Center for Hope, the Food Bank for Larimer County and SummitStone Health Partners are
working together to lower the homelessness and food insecurity rate in Fort Collins and lessen
the impact of these issues on both those experiencing them and those who are indirectly affected;
and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins and local organizations 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, the Food Bank for Larimer County distributed food for more than 7.72
million meals in 2017 through its network of food pantries, partner agencies, Kids Cafe sites, and
other community organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Food Bank for Larimer County, in coordination with local agency
partners, will host events throughout the month of November to bring awareness and attention to
encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community.
NOW, THERFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of November 11-19, 2017 as
HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of November, A.D. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk