NEWS 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

November 17 – 21, 2008 

PROCLAMATION 

"NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK” 

For the past several years the National Coalition for the Homeless and National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness have sponsored National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The purpose of this proclamation is to educate the public about the many reasons people are hungry and homeless, including the shortage of affordable housing in the City of Sumter for very low income residents. The purpose is also to encourage support for homeless assistance service providers as well as community service opportunities for students and school service organizations. There are many organizations committed to sheltering, providing supportive services as well as meals and food supplies to the homeless including Total Care for the Homeless Coalition. The theme of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2008 is “Bringing America Home”. Total Care for the Homeless Coalition recognizes that hunger and homelessness continues to be a serious problem for many individuals and families in Sumter. The intent of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is consistent with the activities of Total Care for the Homeless Coalition. 

NOW THEREFORE, I, Joseph T. McElveen, Jr., Mayor of the City of Sumter, do hereby proclaim November 17 – 21, 2008 as

"NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK” 

in the 

CITY OF SUMTER

and encourages all citizens to recognize that many people do not have housing and need support from citizens, and private/public nonprofit service entities. 

                                                                                                                         Joseph T. McElveen, Jr., Mayor