Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November 2016) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 4.
ITEM TITLE: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November
2016)
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Hunger/Homelessness Awareness Proclamation Supporting Documentation
Sleep-Out Ent Flyer 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 Sleep Out" which includes an interactive discussion with the community involving
barriers, community perceptions and solutions to combating the homelessness
epidemic in Dubuque. This event will be held at Washington Park, located at 700 Locust
St., Dubuque on Friday November 18th, beginning at 7 p.m. and ending around 6 a.m.
on Saturday November 19t". Feel free to contact Jessica Bleile about ways of getting
involved.
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 7th day of November,
2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2016: Submitted and accepted by Jessica Bleile, Chair of the Dubuque Homeless Advisory Coalition,
563-582-6286, jbleile@openingdoorsdbq.org.
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.
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All community members are invited to attend this free event and join the Dubuque Homeless
Advisory Coalition to raise awareness for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week.
You can sleep out or stop by to participate in this event!
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Begins Friday November 18th 7pm at Washington Park (700 Locust Street) and
ends on Saturday November 19th at 6am.
There will be soup, hot chocolate, coffee, and water available. We will have cardboard boxes
to sleep in if you choose to sleep out, or you can bring your own tent, sleeping bag, etc. Also
please feel free to bring camping chairs.
While sitting around a nice warm fire, we will be having discussions on homelessness along
with activities, speakers to share their journey through homelessness, and an item drive for
the programs that serve the homeless populations in our community.
—Items to bring as donations for our local homeless services—
Liquid Laundry Detergent, Toilet Paper, General Cleaning Products
**Please RSVP for this event by providing if you would like to sleep out or just stop by to
participate and your contact information to ibleile@openingdoorsdbg.org. For any questions
please contact Jessica Bleile at 563-582-6286. The contact information provided will be used
only in case of cancellation of the sleep out. **