| The Message: |
| Representative / Senator (insert name here), please support the Connecticut Coalition to end Homelessness 2005 Agenda |
| Fund Beyond Shelter at $350,000: $350,000 would fund 7 additional programs for a total of 15 programs throughout the state. |
| Keep the doors open at Emergency Shelters and Transitional Living Programs for $531,628: $531,628 represents a 4% increase needed to simply maintain current services such as safe buildings, minimal staff coverage, fuel, and adequate food for residents. |
| Support the Next Step Initiative of the Reaching Home Campaign |
| 1) |
| Beyond Shelter has a proven record of ending the cycle of homelessness for families and providing landlords with the support necessary to help keep tenants stable and lease compliant. |
| 15 programs would bring the number of families served to 500 households annually, or one third of the families leaving shelter |
| 2) |
| Invest in Solutions to End Homelessness: |
| The Next Step Initiative seeks to create 1,000 units of supportive housing in the next 3 years. Supportive housing is a cost effective and lasting solution to ending homelessness. |
| On April 4, 2005, Please phone your CT legislators and deliver the message below. |
| STEP 2: April 4th Phone Campaign |
| Click the above button for a list of state legislators and contact info |
| Learn more at - www.cceh.org |
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