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From: Jennifer Adams <
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 12:59 PM
To: E-mail Council Website
Subject: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2021-22 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION GRANTS-IN-
AID FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Dear Mayor Harmon and City Council Members,
I am writing to thank you for your consideration of the 21-22 HRC Grants -in -Aid funding. It's been recommended that
RISE receive $3,000 and that Stand Strong receive $7,500. As a newly merged organization, we are greatly appreciative
of the City's ongoing support of services for those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence.
If you have not heard about the RISE and Stand Strong merger, please visit our website for all the latest information. I do
apologize for not being able to attend tonight's meeting in person but it is also our first board meeting for the new
organization.
The pandemic was particularly difficult for those impacted by intimate partner violence. Both organizations saw an
increase in the need for cash assistance to support those that had lost their jobs or were unable to work. Although we
continued to provide all programs through the past 15 months, we are now back to providing in -person services.
Again, we are extremely grateful for the support and look forward to continuing our relationship through our newly
merged organization.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Adams I CEO
RISE & Stand Strong
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