HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-23 Public Comment - M. Dunn -I am in support of Family Promise's Grant RequestFrom:Marissa Dunn
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Subject:I am in support of Family Promise"s Grant Request
Date:Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:22:24 AM
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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,
Marissa Dunn