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Murashige, Laura
From: Gretchen Lawson [gretchen@arcofkona.org] 1 Q l13
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:30 AM ~QU
To: 'Council Testimony'
Subject: Licensing Agreement-the Friendly Place OU
Re: Resolution # 511-06 to be presented November 15, 2006
Dear Members of the Hawaii County Council:
I am unable to testify in person due to my work schedule but wanted to
support the continuance of the Friendly Place.
My name is Gretchen Lawson, I am a member of the Community Alliance
Partners (CAP) and active in the community working towards solutions to the
growing homeless population. As you know, this issue is quite complex and
affects people who can not economically afford shelter; be they in that position
because of lack of work skills or because they are working but still unable to find
shelter. The Friendly Place does not supply shelter, but does offer a center so
that people who need help finding resources and referrals to social programs
locker to keep their possessions safe and a place for showers and other basic of
living can be found. In order to continue, the Friendly Place needs a licensing
agreement with the County. The Office of Social ministries will manage the
Friendly Place professionally. The Office of Social Ministries is a viable, proven
organization capable of such an enterprise.
Please approve this licensing agreement so that the Friendly Place may
continue to outreach to the homeless in our community.
Gretchen S. Lawson, President/CEO
Arc of Kona
PO Box 127 Kealakekua, HI 96750
808-323-2626
808-323-9444 fax
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11/13/2006