Friday, May 8, 2009
Grant Hendricks, San Jose
We can very much use more section 8 vouchers to help our homeless families and individuals.
Norma Lopez & Jessica, San Jose
Necesitamos fondos para viviendas, y mas certificados de seccion 8 inmediatemente.
Lauro R. Sanchez, San Jose
Try your best, President Obama. Please, you are a good man. May God bless you. Peace
Pat Plant, Sunnyvale, CA
Thankfully, I have housing. But I feel called to work for housing issues alongside my friends without housing. I feel that it is a sin and a shame for there to be unhoused people. It simply is unacceptable in a wealthy society that our priorities should not include housing (as well as healthcare) for our weakest members. To allow homelessness is unacceptable.
In our rich Silicon Valley there are some very rich people, but one quarter of our population lives in poverty. The standard of living is so expensive here that housing is out of reach for many people even if they work more than one job, and especially if they are unemployed (nearly 10% of our residents are unemployed at this time.)
Public housing is needed in our area. If we had public housing here, people with a low income or without an income could be housed. There is not enough existing low-income housing affordable to the poor. Section 8 housing vouchers would help, but require building owners to accept them which they don’t always do; and, there are not enough available housing units for the number of people who need them.
Housing should be a priority for the Obama administration.
In our rich Silicon Valley there are some very rich people, but one quarter of our population lives in poverty. The standard of living is so expensive here that housing is out of reach for many people even if they work more than one job, and especially if they are unemployed (nearly 10% of our residents are unemployed at this time.)
Public housing is needed in our area. If we had public housing here, people with a low income or without an income could be housed. There is not enough existing low-income housing affordable to the poor. Section 8 housing vouchers would help, but require building owners to accept them which they don’t always do; and, there are not enough available housing units for the number of people who need them.
Housing should be a priority for the Obama administration.
Mary Sandoval, San Jose
We need medical insurance. I need an operation but I can't get it approved!
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Maxine Eggerth, Cupertino, CA
San Jose has struggled for many years with housing problems for the poor. Please take steps to alleviate this long overdue problem.
Miguel & Margarita Rubio & Gloria
We just had a son and Miguel has been out of work for the last two months. The times have been really hard. We would really thank you if you could help us find an apartment that is affordable to us.
Celia Alvarez, San Jose
We are losing our house because my husband does not have any work to do. We lost our truck, too. So we are planning to rent an apartment or another house, but the rental rates are scary! We need reasonable prices for renting or buying a house, a mobile home, or a condo.
Any help is acceptable. Thanks!
Catalina Gomez Esquivel, Maria Gomez, Fernando, Gloria, & Gabriella, San Jose
Estimado Presidente Obama,
Le pedimos con mucho carino que nos ayude con la renta y con trabajo a nosotros los Mexicanos.
Le pedimos com mucho respeto y amor que nos ayude con viviendas mas baratas para nuestras familias, y mas trabajito para nosotros las mujeres, y que nos suban los empleadores mas el sueldito. Porque no nos alcanza para ahorrar para la educacion de nuestros hijos.Lo estimamos, lo admiramos, y lo respetamos.
Bye! Gracias.
Joshua Jason Jacquez, San Jose
The government should stop assisting other countries and should immediately help our own people.
Sandra Cannon, San Jose
I am number 23,140 on the section 8 waiting list in Santa Clara County.
I am in my late 40s and I have a two year-old. I have worked for years just to pay rent and bills. I have been on the waiting list since 2006. Now that I can't afford to pay high rents, I have been forced to either go to a shelter or bunk in with family members (which is very hard on me and my baby).
This system is supposed to be set up to help women like myself who have worked most of their lives, and never been on welfare. I can work for a few hours a week, but I do not make nearly as much as I used to. I need section 8. It was supposed to be set up for women in my situation. I have had to accept less than one third my previous salary just to be able to work at all.
I really need assistance. Please hurry this along, since it is so very much needed. Thank you.
I am in my late 40s and I have a two year-old. I have worked for years just to pay rent and bills. I have been on the waiting list since 2006. Now that I can't afford to pay high rents, I have been forced to either go to a shelter or bunk in with family members (which is very hard on me and my baby).
This system is supposed to be set up to help women like myself who have worked most of their lives, and never been on welfare. I can work for a few hours a week, but I do not make nearly as much as I used to. I need section 8. It was supposed to be set up for women in my situation. I have had to accept less than one third my previous salary just to be able to work at all.
I really need assistance. Please hurry this along, since it is so very much needed. Thank you.
Ralph Borunda, San Jose
I would appreciate some help to buy a truck so I can start my own landscaping business. I have tools but I need a truck. Right now I am homeless and trying to get on my feet. Thank you
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Gloria N. Murphy, San Jose
I am really homeless. My address is just a mailing address. If there were more section 8 vouchers, then I could get one for me and my family.
Judy Paramo & Johnny Rodriguez, San Jose
Dear President,
First of all, we are so proud to be U.S. citizens and we are speaking for residents of San Jose, California. We are very blessed to have you as our President, with your lovely wife and children. We have all come a long way to where we are now.
We ask you with all respect to please consider more section 8 housing for all our homeless people and families. We all would appreciate it. God bless you, love always, please hear our prayers.
Robert Leal, San Jose
I am currently unemployed in Silicon Valley. My brother is a recent amputee and is in desperate need of assistance and rehabilitation. We depend on the assistance of places like Sacred Heart that has helped us with food, clothing, and even lunches. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
Elidia Gonzalez, San Jose
We need more jobs available in San Jose, California.
Section 8 is in great need to help us find housing for families in need.
The National Housing Trust Fund should be made more available.
Stop foreclosures and help people keep the homes that they call their "castle". People work hard to have the American dream, but the economy the way it is makes it impossible.
Allow people to refinance to get out of "ARM loans" into a fixed rate - and not only those who are at risk of foreclosure but everyone.
Susan M. Alcantara, San Jose
Yes, we need more places to live and more section 8. I am so tired of waiting for a space where I can live. So it would help us a lot more if you just say yes. Thank you.
Brenda Veronica Montes Castro & Leslie, San Jose
Necesitamos mas trabajo, y mas casas y apartamentos be bajos ingresos. Gracias.
Josephine Ironteeth, San Jose
After the death of my husband, my home was put into probate. I became the vulnerable victim of a father-and-son con artist team that were picking out certain homes to steal. I ended up renting MY OWN home from them, after they liquidated my equity, for their mortgage payments. I would like to know about getting all of what is owed to me and my family returned.
Nashan Lipps, San Jose
I am a disabled veteran and single mother who works for the County of Santa Clara in San Jose, California. When the section 8 housing list opened up two years ago in our county, I was receiving worker's compensation. I now have a 14% permanent disability and must take a combination of seven or eight medications daily in order to have a functional pain level, so I can do a semblance of normal activity on a daily basis.
We need open enrollment for section 8 housing in Silicon Valley. San Jose is very expensive, and when your income has been cut by 50% due to a health deficiency, then you lose everything like I have.
Miguel A. Hernandez, San Jose
Necesitamos mas fuentes de trabajos y mas estimulos para las escuelas de nuestros hijos. Gracias.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Cynthia Gipson, San Jose
We are a family of five, three adults and two children. We are doing the best we can. Please provide more funds for our city, San Jose. It is much needed.
Leonard Washington, San Jose
With today's economy being what it is, the above issues are critical to a better society for all U.S. citizens. This is the chance America needs.
Guadalupe Orozco, San Jose
Necesitamos mas ayuda para las personas sin hogar, sin trabajo, y con pocos recursos.
Rita Saldivar, San Jose
We need more section 8 vouchers or affordable housing for those who are low-income or no-income, because of the economy. Thank you for your time.
Nancy Powell, San Jose
Please help the homeless get section 8. Help people get housing. Someone stole the home I had, but I will be getting a place of my own now. Please help others that are in need.
Guadalupe Rodriquez, San Jose
Senor Presidente Barack Obama,
Necesitamos su ayuda para tener empleo y vivienda. No se olvide de nosotros. Gracias.
Necesitamos su ayuda para tener empleo y vivienda. No se olvide de nosotros. Gracias.
Diana Hunter, San Jose
Mr. Obama,
The letter above addresses the other issues affecting low-income people, so I think I should take a stand on the question of General Assistance in San Jose, California. It is $147.00 a month. After rent, water, and electricity I have $0.00 left over. I recently was trained to be a Sterile Processing Distribution Tech with a starting pay of $26.00 an hour. Where and when will people doing positive things in the G.A. system get a break? When will there be a raise or a stimulus for us?
Genie Bernardini, San Jose
What an outrage that we cannot provide the dignity of owning a house to all our citizens.
Maria Vargas & Anthony, San Jose
Me dio mucha alegria el que usted haya sido electo como presidente de este pais. Aunque no naci aqui, me siento y quiero mucho a este pais que me ha dado muchas oportunidades que en mi pais no existen.
A pesar de que hemos trabajado mucho, no vivimos con tranquilidad. Pues tememos por nuestro estatus. Le solicito de la manera mas atenta darnos una oportunidad para estar aqui mas tranquilos y no vivir en el sosobra. Gracias.
Nguyen Thi Minh Tuyet, San Jose
I say thank you, good friend. I just recently came to this new USA city, a rich and happy city, friend. People here are always nice and friendly, helping all poor people. So I pray to meet good friends who help forever.
So thank you very much. Amen. Amen.
Jose Gonzalez, San Jose
The homeless population continues to grow and the demand for affordable housing increases. Someone in your position can make a difference. Thank you.
Flordeluza C. De la Paz, San Jose
Please lower the housing rate for low-income and senior citizens. Thank you.
Ruth Gonzalez, San Jose
We need more housing for the homeless. I am a single parent. I wish you could help the homeless who need it, even though we don't get income and just get food stamps.
Carmen Hernandez & Emily, San Jose
Presidente Obama,
Que Dios le bendiga y que el Senor le de mucha sabiduria y le guarde donde quierra que anda a usted y su familia.
El desempleo ahora esta muy dificil por los que estan buscando trabajo. Yo soy medical assistant y maestra de pre-school y ni aun asi se encuentra trajajo, ni de janitor. Espero que este sea uno de los primeros puntos de resolver.
Maggie Mailo, San Jose
We really need more affordable housing. There are just too many homeless people on the streets. Please, Mr. President, help our American people! Thank you and God bless America!
Connie Bloch, San Jose
I am an RN. I have met many people who through their disabilities and problems with working cannot afford housing. There needs to be more section 8 housing.
Juanita, Steffanie, Michelle, Yolanda, & Joseph Espinoza, San Jose
We are currently homeless and Sacred Heart Community Service helps us out big time. Without these services we would not be eating. Please help us and others who need you now.
Lorraine Jaramillo, San Jose
Dear Obama,
I would love to ask you if you could help more people to have housing. My daughter has two kids, a three year-old and a newborn. I pray that you help the people who have kids, and I pray that you will help us. Thank you.
Love, Lorraine Jaramillo
Casey Sanchez, San Jose
There are too many people living outside. Let's all make a difference in people's welfare and people's lives. Get it done!
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