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Recognition of Self Help, Inc. as they celebrate 50 Years of Service in our community, and proclaim Saturday, October 5, 2019 as "Self Help Inc. Day" (accepted by Maura Taylor, Executive Director, and Board Members)
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WHEREAS: On April 17, 1969, Self Help was incorporated as a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those in need in Northern New Mexico by providing crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and seed/education grants; and
WHEREAS: Self Help Inc., with the assistance of community donors, volunteers and local partners - particularly the on-going support of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Los Alamos - has evolved over the years to meet changing needs in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos and Northern Santa Fe Counties; and
WHEREAS: From uniting people by spearheading community economic improvement projects, to dispensing funds to victims of the Cerro Grande Fire; by providing emergency financial assistance to aid families in crisis, by making available business and education seed grants, by offering consultation, referral and advocacy services - in all of its efforts and outreach, Self Help has proven to be a dynamic resource committed to meeting basic needs and fostering self-sufficiency in Northern New Mexico; and
WHEREAS: The Los Alamos County Council wishes to commend Self Help’s staff, board members, volunteers and partners for 50 years of service to our community and surrounding counties;
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 5, 2019 as
“SELF HELP INC. DAY”
in Los Alamos County, and ask our citizens to join us in applauding the work of this outstanding community organization.