HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-25 Public Comment - F. Whalen - Family PromiseFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:27:30 AM
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Full Name
Fiona Whalen
Email
fwhalen@familypromisegv.org
Phone
(219) 851-1381
Comments
On behalf of Family Promise of Gallatin Valley, I write to urge your support for our funding request of $120,000 from
the City of Bozeman to sustain the operations of our family emergency shelter rooms—a critical service for families
in crisis in our community. Last fiscal year alone, Family Promise served over 391 families, marking a staggering
1017% increase since 2019. The need is urgent, and growing. Housing costs in Gallatin County are now 62% higher
than the national average, with average monthly rent exceeding $2,300. In contrast, the average family we serve
nets only about $2,400 per month—leaving roughly $100 for all other necessities like food, transportation, and
utilities. This gap leaves too many parents and children on the brink—or in the reality—of homelessness. Thank you
for supporting us work towards ending familial homelessness in Gallatin Valley.
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Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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