Our letter to the President

Dear President Obama,

Please take action to end America’s affordable housing and homelessness crisis. We need:
  • More section 8 vouchers immediately
  • Build public housing to meet the need
  • Full funding of the National Housing Trust Fund
  • Stop foreclosures

Friday, April 17, 2009

Stephanie Lee, San Jose

Dear Mr. Obama,

I'm sure you have an idea, or in the very least an understanding of how we Americans really live. For example, the $100,000 LED scoreboard recently added to the local high school instead of computers for the kids was and is a waste - or better said, a misguided use of your "change".

The lines for the shelters are full of small children and frustrated parents. Food banks, clothes closets, etc. are all being over-utilized, making these agencies split at the seams. There is an undeniable need for you, Mr. Obama, to help. Public housing is a necessity. Not everyone out here is fortunate enough to be handed anything, so we take what we can get.

Please review your plans for funding where it counts. I hope to be heard - for a change.

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