Terri Hamrick Kessel, MNM
Executive Director
Survivors, Inc.
Post Office Box 3572
Gettysburg, PA  17325
(717) 334-0589 Extension 22
Facsimile (717) 334-3576
EMail:  Terri@...
 
Mission Statement
Survivors supports those who experience domestic violence or sexual assault
and strives to create a world in which violence against women and children
is unthinkable.
 
 
From: Susan Kelly-Dreiss [mailto:skd@...]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1:21 PM;
Subject: Budget Lobbying

In the last week PCADV staff has had meetings with House and Senate
Appropriations Committee staff about the FY 08/09 Budget. We have been told
that, this year, legislators are going to be guided by local needs more than
ever.

And, if legislators do not hear from their local constituents/organizations
saying that they need more funding, THEY WILL BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE
SATISFIED WITH THE BUDGET THE WAY IT IS!

So, to those domestic violence advocates who have been lobbying their
legislators, THANK YOU, and please continue! To those advocates who have
not made calls, visits, sent letters and emails, etc.,: now is the time to
act.

1. Ask your legislators to increase the Domestic Violence Services
line item by an additional $2,268,882.
2. Ask your legislators to request that their caucus prioritize
funding for domestic violence services.
3. A special request should go to legislators on the House or Senate
Appropriations Committees: request that they speak out about the need for
more domestic violence services funding in their committee
meetings.

I can't emphasize enough that your budget lobbying is needed at this time.
This is the year of the "squeaky wheel getting the grease" and I know that
domestic violence advocates are excellent at pulling together for a positive
outcome for all! Thank you.


Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Executive Director, PCADV
800-537-2238