Backup Documents 10/28/2014 Item # 4D 40
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign
Against Hunger and Homelessness have sponsored Hunger and Homeless Awareness
Week for the past 25 years; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the week is to educate the public about the many reasons people
are hungry and homeless including the shortage of affordable housing in Collier
County for very low income residents and to encourage support for homeless
assistance providers; and
WHEREAS, the Hunger and 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 2014, Collier County reported 361 homeless adults and 849 public school children
as homeless; and,
WHEREAS, the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County and Faith Communities to End
Homelessness have many different 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 15-23, 2014 be designated as
HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of October, 2014
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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