HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-24 Public Comment - K. Smith - HRDC Shelter FundingFrom:Kirsten Smith
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]HRDC Shelter Funding
Date:Tuesday, June 25, 2024 8:42:38 AM
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Dear commissioners,
I am requesting that the city retains $200,000 in annual funding for HRDC’s shelter services.
Bozeman needs this safety net in place to support people who are unsheltered. Without theseservices, our urban camping issues would be much worse. HRDC is one of our last safety net
organizations standing, and we are asking them to do more constantly both in terms of thenumber of people served and the scope of services provided. As a city, we need to invest
more in their work, not less. HRDC shows up when other organizations don’t - please providethem the financial support they need.
Thank you,
Kirsten
Kirsten Smith406.570.0058
kirsten.avelyn.smith@gmail.com