HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-23 Public Comment - J. Leblanc - I am in Support of Family Promise’s Grant RequestFrom:Jaclyn LeBlanc
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Subject:I am in Support of Family Promise’s Grant Request
Date:Monday, July 10, 2023 12:52:42 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 we serve need safe and comfortable
housing with features that are appropriate for children. Currently we 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. We have many families on a waiting list for any kind of shelter. If we are able to
purchase the Bible College campus, we will be able to greatly increase the quality and quantity of
housing options for our 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. We urge you to allocate the requested funds.
Thank you!
Best,
Jaclyn LeBlanc - FPGV Spring 2023 Intern & Rising Stars Learning Center Employee