Backup Documents 11/12/2013 Item # 4E PROCLAMATION 4E
WHEREAS, the National Coalition for the Homeless and National Student Campaign Against
Hunger and Homelessness have sponsored Hunger and Homelessness Awareness
Week for several years; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the week is to educate the public about the many reasons
individuals are hungry and homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing
in Collier County for very low income residents and encourage support for
homelessness assistance providers; and,
WHEREAS, the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County and Faith Communities to End
Homelessness recognize that hunger and homelessness continues to be a serious
problem for many individuals and families in Collier County where adequate housing
is limited; and,
WHEREAS, homelessness is both a statistical and personal reality for many families, veterans
and a growing number of schoolchildren in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, in 2013, Collier County reported 396 homeless adults and 1,054 public school
children as homeless, an increase in both groups from 2012; and,
WHEREAS, the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County and Faith Communities to End
Homelessness have many activities planned throughout the week to increase
awareness and facilitate solutions to prevent and end homelessness and hunger in
Collier County.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that November 10-17, 2013 be designated as
HUNGER d HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12fh Day of November, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLL47EIZ,COUNTY, FLORIDA
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