HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/06/2018 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10-18,PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the week before Thanksgiving is recognized as National Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Week, and observed in Fort Collins to bring awareness of these
nationally recognized humanitarian issues to the attention of the Fort Collins community; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is committed to raising awareness to combat hunger and
homelessness in every part of our city and to provide additional resources that citizens need; and
WHEREAS, organizations like Catholic Charities Northern, 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, mental health and addiction, and rent
hikes, that can make it difficult to secure stable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Food Bank for Larimer County distributed food for more than 7.57
million meals in 2018 through its network of food pantries, partner agencies, Kids Cafe sites, and
other community organizations; and
WHEREAS, last year the Fort Collins Rescue Mission provided 311,372 nights of
shelter to those in need, and continues to provide assistance through services such as food boxes,
clothing, furniture and transportation assistance, ensuring our fellow citizens receive essential
support.
NOW, THERFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of November 10-18, 2018 as
HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
and call this observance to the attention of our citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th day of November, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk