Schafler and Wu: Harrison best for homeless
As Yale students and New Haven community members deeply involved in hunger and homelessness issues, we believe that Katie Harrison ’11 is the Ward 1 aldermanic candidate who is both most knowledgeable and best suited to advocate for and create real change in these areas.
Homelessness affects a diverse number of New Haven residents, from elementary school students to working parents to Yale graduates. In addition to the usual obstacles of daily life, they face challenges that many Yale students might not think of, such as transportation and dental health. Especially in New Haven,...
HELP END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IN NEW HAVEN AND THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Join the Yale College Democrats, Shelter Now, homelessness advocates throughout the greater New Haven region, city officials, and members of the homeless community for a rally and press event in support of homelessness and supportive housing funding.
THIS EVENT CAN ONLY SUCCEED IF YOU ARE THERE TO JOIN US!
WHEN: 10:45am-12pm on Saturday, April 11 (arrive early to pick up signs!)
WHERE: Lower New Haven Green (by the stage)
***RAIN LOCATION: City Hall Aldermanic Chamber (165 Church Street)
WHO: Mayor John DeStefano, Rep. Ken Green (author of H. B. 5071), Rep. Toni Walker, Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield, other state representatives and senators supporting homelessness issues, Yale’s premier all-male a cappella group The Duke’s Men, and PRESS
Come join us and fight for Connecticut's homeless!
Please Contact Lobbying Coordinator Ben Stango (610-212-4878) with any questions