Southside Community Center

Requested county funding support for the Southside Community Center housing stability program.

Read an impact story from a senior citizen client helped by Southside Community Center to avoid homelessness.

Expressed full support for increased county funding for the Southside Community Center, highlighting its long history of serving the community.

Spoke as a case manager at Southside Community Center about the overwhelming need for eviction prevention and emergency financial assistance.

Raised questions regarding non-profit compliance, audits, and financial oversight of organizations receiving county funds.

Submitted written comment in strong favor of agenda item K3 to fund Southside Community Center.

Spoke about the Southside Community Center's upcoming 100-year anniversary and the need for financial support.

Provided background on the center's programs and funding needs.

Spoke as board president about the community center's history and anniversary.

Pointed out that the city funds Southside twice as much as the county and urged equitable county support.

Shared resources offered by Southside Community Center and urged county support.

Spoke about Breaking Bread Outreach Ministries and community support.

Urged the court to support investing in Southside Community Center programs.

Spoke in support of funding for community center services.

Spoke as a Southside board member and pediatrician about the center's critical role in food, housing, and health stability.

Highlighted Southside's collaborative social services and urged long-term county funding.

Argued that investing in basic human needs prevents crime and addresses root causes of incarceration.

Urged the court to provide increased, long-term financial support for Southside Community Center, noting they operate the county's only emergency weather shelter on a shoestring budget.