Proclamaiton_Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November 2014) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 5.
ITEM TITLE: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November 2014)
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❑ Hunger and Hornlessness 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 Council meets regularly to collaborate and coordinate services; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque joins many other communities and college campuses across the United States
in observing "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month." In recognition of this
month, Project Concern, Opening Doors and Operation New View have planned events
to bring a greater awareness of homelessness that is in our neighborhoods. Planned
events include:
A Poverty Simulation at St. Mary's Church on Thursday, November 13t", 2014, from 1
p.m - 3 p.m., as well as various other events listed on the "30 days of Giving" campaign
calendar where anyone can help advocate, support, learn and/or volunteer for agencies
that serve the homeless population. Feel free to contact Project Concern or Opening
Doors about ways of getting involved with this campaign or check out our Facebook
page at DBQ National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness.
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, 2014 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 3rd day of November,
2014.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2014: 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,
sheIterpluscare@project-concern.org, Like us on Facebook I www.project-concern.org
2013: Submitted and accepted by David Wall and Trisha Federspiel with Project Concern and the
Dubuque Homeless Advisory Council.