November 14-20, 2016-National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Weeklasnil s nnuE i
PROCLAMATION
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, the City of Port Orchard is committed to making homeless rare, brief, and one-time in
Kitsap County and ensuring that affordable housing is accessible to all Port Orchard residents 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 Port Orchard for very
low income residents, to encourage support for homeless assistance service providers, and to create
community service opportunities for citizens in the communities of Port Orchard; 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 and the Kitsap County Foodbank Coalition; 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 14 - 20, 2016 as:
NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
in the City of Port Orchard and I call upon all employees and citizens of the City of Port Orchard to
observe this week with appropriate recognition whereof.
Signed this 14th day of October, 2016
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor