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<br />PROCLAMATION
<br />For The Source
<br />WHEREAS, The Source is a 5,000 sq. ft. outreach facility open seven days a week, addressing the
<br />complex needs of the poor and homeless in Indian River County; and,
<br />WHEREAS, their purpose is to offer life -changing possibilities to residents in crisis; offering emergency
<br />hunger relief, clothing, counseling, support groups, hygiene items, showers, mail and telephone services,
<br />benefit referrals, cold weather refuge, and much more; and,
<br />WHEREAS, they are families struggling to pay bills, single parents living paycheck to paycheck, or
<br />individuals who have lost their homes, hope, and their peace of mind; and,
<br />WHEREAS, The Source helps provide critical care for physical, spiritual, civic, and social needs; and,
<br />WHEREAS, The Source believes that food is a tool to strengthen bodies physically and spiritually,
<br />empower minds, and build communities. To that end, The Source feeds hundreds of poverty stricken residents
<br />free of charge every day; three meals a day through their Dining with Dignity program; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the Dining with Dignity food kitchen at The Source provides professional training to
<br />homeless students, in preparation for them acquiring food -related employment within the community; including
<br />employment preparing and serving food from their new Dignity Food Truck, which has brought expanded
<br />awareness to the organization, and has enabled the culinary students to take a step closer to transitioning into
<br />a paid food service/restaurant position; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the programs of The Source helps people to transform their lives when they have the right
<br />tools of training, support, love and respect. Ultimately, these tools provide the solutions for the homeless to
<br />transition into long term sustainability in the community while offering them a glimpse. of hope and, comfort, 24
<br />hours a day, 7 drays a week.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board recognizes November 15-22, 2020, National Homeless
<br />Awareness Week, on behalf of The Source and the positive and untiring work they are doing in our Indian River
<br />County communities.
<br />Adopted this 17th day of November, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br />Susan Adams
<br />Joseph E. Flescher
<br />Joseph H. Earman
<br />Peter D. O'Bryan
<br />Laura Moss
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