HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-05 Proclamation
City of Iowa City
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Whereas, homelessness is the result of a complex set of circumstances that push people
into poverty and force impossible choices between food, shelter and other basic needs;
and
Whereas hunger and homelessness remains one of our nation's most pressing domestic
issues; and
Whereas, hunger and homelessness is an issue faced daily by hundreds of men, women,
and children throughout our own community; and
Whereas this community continues to work towards developing shelter resources and
capacity to meet the needs of the men, women, and children who are homeless in our
community; and
Whereas, we may never end homelessness, but do recognize that our work touches the
lives of hundreds of men, women, and children who are hungry and homeless in our
community every day--offering them hope, opportunity, and dignity.
Now, Therefore, I Ross Wilburn, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of
Iowa City, do hereby proclaim November 11 th through the 1 i\ 2007 to be
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
in Iowa City, Iowa and urge all citizens to join in recognizing the important roles we each
can and do play in making a difference in the lives of men, women, and children who are
hungry and homeless in our community.
Mayor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa
this 5th day of November, 2007
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JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL
JOHN'S SLEEP..OUT*
SATURDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 8, 2007 AT THE
CORNER OF SOUTHGATE AND WATERFRONT
BRING YOUR TENT, SLEEPING BAGS &WARM CLOTHING
ALL TENTS SHOULD BE IN PLACE BY 5:00PM ON SATURDAY
A PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE OWNER OF THE BEST
DECORATED BOX
AN ECUMENICAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD
AT SUNRISE ON SUNDAY MORNING
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INVESTING IN HOME AND COMMUNITY
*John was an Iowa City resident who died under a bridge in 2004. It was his home.
All proceeds will go to the Homeless Children's Trust & the Children's Initiative.
For more information contact Al Axeen @ 337-5765 or Crissy Canganelli at 338-5416.