November 11-19, 2017-National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness WeekPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, for more than 25 years the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National
Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness have sponsored National Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard, recognize that hunger and homelessness continues to be a
serious problem for many individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, as a Community we should be committed to making homeless rare, brief, and one-
time and ensure that affordable housing is accessible to all who need it; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons
people are hungry and homeless including the shortage of affordable housing in our community to
encourage support for homeless assistance service providers, and to create community service
opportunities for citizens; and
WHEREAS, there are many organizations committed to sheltering, providing supportive services
as well as meals and food supplies to the homeless and hungry, including member organizations of the
Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition, the Kitsap County Foodbank Coalition, and South Kitsap Helpline; and
WHEREAS, the intent of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is to shed light on
the positive efforts of individuals and organizations in our community that are working to assist people
with housing, food, employment and self-sufficiency; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Putaansuu, Mayor of the City of Port Orchard, do hereby proclaim
November 11-19, 2017 as:
NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Port Orchard City Council encourage all citizens to
recognize that many people do not have access to the basic necessities of life, such as housing and food,
and need support from citizens ai�oj&ublhg,service organizations.
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2 = Signed this 14th day of November, 2017
S+rFA��gEP�`� Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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