HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-23 Public Comment - M. Helm - I am in Support of Family Promise’s Grant RequestFrom:Matthew Helm
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Subject:I am in Support of Family Promise’s Grant Request
Date:Wednesday, July 5, 2023 2:27:12 PM
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Dear Mayor and Commissioners,
I urge you to approve the request by Family Promise of Gallatin Valley for an allocation of
$400,000 to be used toward the purchase of the Montana Bible College campus, to serve
FPGV’s clients in need of emergency, transitional and workforce housing. The families
they serve need safe and comfortable housing with features that are appropriate for
children. Currently they have to serve our most vulnerable families in hotel rooms that
are not designed for long term living or for children, and are at times unsafe. They have
many families on a waiting list for any kind of shelter. If they were able to purchase theBible College campus, they would be able to greatly increase the quality and quantity of
housing options for their clients. When these folks are housed and stable, they contribute
to our community and make a positive economic impact. Investing in them means
investing in our community as a whole. I urge you to allocate the requested funds.
Thank you!
Matthew Helm