Local Churches Advocate for Budget Choices Through Good Faith Communities Coalition
A coalition of 10 congregations organized to advocated for a budget that meets the needs of persons who are without a permanent place to call home.
Tuesday the District Council passed the fiscal 2012 budget, the mayor signed off on the budget and it is now before Congress for approval. In the lead up to the budget process, a group of Georgetown and other local churches banded together to advocate for homeless services and for a tax increase on those who can afford to pay more. Though Mayor Vincent Gray's budget included tax increases, it would have severely cut funding for homeless services. The final budget passed Tuesday did not include a tax increase, but did restore some funding to homeless services. Prior to this final outcome, the Good Faith Communities Coalition's 160 members were very active in meeting, speaking with and writing letters, petitions, emails, etc. to members of …
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