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From: Christen Zulli
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2025 8:41 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony For Resolution 46-25 —
Aloha,
My name is Christen Zulli and I am a parent and community leader. I am writing in strong
support of Resolution 46-25, which would approve the award of Round 3 funds to nonprofit
organizations addressing housing and homelessness on Hawai'i Island.
This resolution is important because it allows organizations who are moving the needle on
homelessness in our community to keep doing that work.
Specifically, addressing homelessness is important to me because I care about the health and
wellbeing of other human beings and because homelessness is often correlated with
health challenges and the cracks in our medical health care system (it is important to note
I absolutely include mental health as part of the medical system).
Programs like the Anchor Point Youth Center can help, but only if they receive adequate funding
in a timely manner. Delaying funding could mean a lapse in services, with more people suffering
on the streets when they could be on the path to permanent housing instead.
With the volatility of federal funding due to the President's executive orders, it's more important
than ever that our most vulnerable community members can rely on local leaders.
People on the streets cannot wait any longer. Please pass this resolution to fund effective
homelessness and housing programs today!
Mahalo,
Christen Zulli