Category Archives: Elections

The right perspective on the “safety net” issue so eloquently presented by Mitt Romney: Response by Joel John Roberts: Doctors Want to Prescribe Social Services as Good Medicine

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Thanks Mitt! It’s on the table now & we’ve posted & tagged ALL the political campaigns here: Doctors Want to Prescribe Social Services as Good Medicinehttp://huff.to/AB7a6B via @huffingtonpost GR8 “safety net” read #mittromney Mitt Romney, NO to Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum for … Continue reading →

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Is Savannah’s focus on ending chronic homelessness changing too?: City changes it’s homelessness strategy, and no one notices « The Dreamer Propulsion Project

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

City changes it’s homelessness strategy, and no one notices « The Dreamer Propulsion Project. We are likewise promoting this approach to ending chronic homelessness as we call it within our City Council & with our newly elected Mayor, Edna Jackson for … Continue reading →

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We appreciate the coverage, but…: Homeless organizations receive $3.5 million annual award | savannahnow.com

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Homeless organizations receive $3.5 million annual award | savannahnow.com. We commented over on the Savannah Morning News article linked to above & we post that comment here too for our readers to review & comment on: This is a very … Continue reading →

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Follow-ups in Savannah on: ‘60 Minutes’ story on homeless children in Florida spurs $1 million in donations | Poynter.

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

‘60 Minutes’ story on homeless children in Florida spurs $1 million in donations | Poynter.. Check this out! CBSNews on @60Minutes will re-air & update the story based on activities since the Nov 27, 2011 airing of that update from … Continue reading →

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Follow-up & More on Supporting “Housing First” Models to End Chronic Homelessness in Savannah, GA: Question for All Political Campaigns in Savannah, GA, 2011 Elections

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

We offer this follow-up specifically at Thanksgiving time because we all must take time to think about what we are thankful for! Our homes, families, the feast we are going to have tomorrow are all very valid things to be … Continue reading →

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A Quote to Remember & Use for Accountability (Everyone should “have a roof over their head”): Page 4: ‘This Week’ Transcript: Speaker John Boehner – ABC News

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

This past Sunday (11/6/11) on This Week, ABC News Anchor Christine Amanpour interviewed Speaker John Boehner. The topics were many in her questions but one stood out for us Advocates for the Homeless & Homelessness! Read on, this quote came … Continue reading →

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Good afternoon… – Chat with the @wearevisible Facebook group – 10/21/11

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

Good afternoon…. Had a wonderful experience today doing a Chat on the We Are Visible Facebook Page! The link to the conversation is up above so take a look! It’s an ongoing conversation too, so go read it & chime … Continue reading →

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Candidate Position Statements on Homelessness, Savannah GA 2011 Races – Campaign Contact Info

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

If you’d like to see the email sent to the Candidates please check it here! We have sent two emails to the candidates & access to the second one is below! We have received two responses as of today (10/24/11) … Continue reading →

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