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6.1.A. - Page 8 <br /> She expressed thanks to City Council because of the importance of the work being <br /> done helping people in various ways, and also noted that they are really funding hope <br /> and she hopes people can see how much every dollar means to our community. <br /> Porscha Moore said that she is a military veteran and became homeless due to <br /> undesirable credit. She was referred to InnVision Shelter Network to stay for several <br /> months until they got their home and she and her husband continue to attend the <br /> programs as alumni. She spoke in support of Redwood Family House's program to help <br /> sharpen their skills and knowledge as well as helping them save money and never <br /> going hungry. <br /> Sharon Peterson, Director of Operations with Samaritan House, said they have been <br /> running the Safe Harbor Shelter for 28 years and that the number of homeless people in <br /> the County has continued to go up. She shared statistical data on how they serve about <br /> 400 people per year, with just over 10 percent of them coming from Redwood City and <br /> they still have to turn people away because they do not have enough beds. She <br /> thanked Council for its continued support over the years. <br /> Barbara Liedtke, representing HIP (Human Investment Project) Housing, said there is a <br /> lack of housing because not enough is being built. She said HIP Housing works to help <br /> people have a place to call home. She provided details on one particular client who <br /> benefitted from their program and was able to pass with dignity. <br /> Barbara Voldman spoke about how much HIP (Human Investment Project) Housing <br /> means to her for the good work they are doing in this time of budget cuts. She related <br /> how she came out of a homeless center and was given a safe place to stay, a job, a <br /> future and hope, and that she was well treated. <br /> Seana OShaughnessy, representing Rebuilding Together Peninsula, referred to an <br /> email she sent earlier to Council inviting people to be part of National Rebuilding Day <br /> this Saturday, and she noted that the City has been a long-time supporter. She said <br /> National Rebuilding Day is a public-private partnership that allows people to age in <br /> place, preserves affordable housing, and they also do community centers. She noted <br /> that they have many partners supporting them, and that they in turn provide support to <br /> others such as Samaritan House, HIP (Human Investment Project) Housing, and <br /> InnVision. <br /> Chris Canter, Vice President with InnVision Shelter Network, expressed thanks to <br /> Council and everyone involved for the support, particularly for the Maple Street Shelter <br /> and Redwood Family House and said they are delighted with the two-year funding. In <br /> the past year, they have, agency-wide, provided housing or support to over 1,200 <br /> Redwood City residents including 300 children as well as veterans and seniors. They <br /> are proud that over 95 percent of the families that complete their transitional housing <br /> program go back to stable housing and the average stay is about 114 days, showing <br /> that this is a timely and effective program. <br /> Cori Manthrone, Director of Programs for CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship <br /> Abuse), expressed their thanks for the ongoing support of CORA's mission and <br /> specifically their emergency shelters. They are excited to celebrate their 35tn <br /> CITY COUNCIL April 22, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 <br />