Proclamation_Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November 2015) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November 2015)
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❑ Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, Homelessness and hunger is a devastating experience causing disruption in families,
loss of income and personal dignity. No person in Dubuque should be stigmatized,
discriminated against or isolated because they are hungry or homeless; and
WHEREAS, multiple local organizations, government agencies, churches, and religious
organizations compassionately respond to the needs of those experiencing hunger and
homelessness with food, clothing, shelter, services and permanent housing. The
Homeless Advisory Coalition meets regularly to collaborate and coordinate services;
and
WHEREAS, Dubuque joins many other communities across the United States in observing "Hunger
and Homelessness Awareness Month." In recognition of this month, many community
organizations and agencies have assisted in planning fundraisers and events to
promote greater awareness of homelessness that is in our neighborhoods.
WHEREAS, These collaborative organizations have joined together to organize a free event called
"The Faces of Homelessness" which includes an interactive discussion with the
community involving barriers, community perceptions and solutions to combating
homelessness in Dubuque. This event will be held at St. Mark's Youth Enrichment
Center, 1201 Locust St., Dubuque, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, beginning at 5:30
p.m. Please contact Project Concern about ways of getting involved with this event or
check out their Facebook page: Dubuque Homeless Advisory Coalition (HAC).
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER 2015 AS:
"HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 19th day of October, 2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2015: Submitted and accepted by Trisha Federspiel, Shelter Plus Care Coordinator, 1789 Elm St.,
Suite B, Dubuque, IA, 52001 , Phone: (563) 588-3980 Ext. 106, Fax: (563) 588-3982,
shelterpluscare@project-concern.org, Like us on Facebook I www.project-concern.org.
2014: Submitted by Trisha Federspiel, Shelter Plus Care Coordinator, 1789 Elm St., Suite B,
Dubuque, IA, 52001 , Phone: (563) 588-3980 Ext. 106, Fax: (563) 588-3982, she lterpluscare@project-
concern.org, Like us on Facebook I www.project-concern.org. Accepted by Ryan Brimeyer of the
Dubuque Rescue Mission, 398 Main Street
2013: Submitted and accepted by David Wall and Trisha Federspiel with Project Concern and the
Dubuque Homeless Advisory Council.