“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.”
The Perfect Storm
Our country’s current social situation is being referred to as a ‘perfect storm;’ as the demands for human services rapidly increase, the funds available to pay for them just as quickly shrink. Funding preventive services such as child care, early intervention, family counseling and access to quality health care are essential if we are to remain a viable, caring society. Studies show that for every dollar of preventive services we cut today, it will cost us seven dollars tomorrow to cover the resultant effects such as detention, incarceration, foster care, unemployment, acute health problems, or worse.
The United States has built its reputation on unselfishly caring for the crucial needs of the weakest children and families living among us. It is how we define our humanity. As we collectively enter this ‘storm,’ we must not fail to continue these commitments. As you look into your children’s eyes today, try to imagine what their world will be like tomorrow if we don’t hold strong to these societal values.
After all, anyone of us at any time could depend on this help.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to support these needs. There are two methods of making a contribution:
1. You may click on the Donate button (above) and make a contribution through PayPal. In doing so, you may let us know in the text field how you would like to direct your contribution.
2. You may print out this form and mail it in with you check to:
Care Management Coalition of Western New York
844 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209-2008
You may direct it specifically towards any of the services provided by the Care Management Coalition agencies listed below or simply allow us to use it where it is most needed at this time. Just print out this page, indicate your preferences below, and mail it in with your check.
We need your help so we can help.
Amount Contributed: $____________.
Please direct my donation to:
____ Where it will do the most good
____ Baker Victory Services
____ Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo
____ Buffalo Urban League
____ Catholic Charities of Buffalo
____ Child and Family Services
____ Crisis Services
____ EPIC (Every Person Influences Children)
____ Gateway-Longview
____ Joan A. Male Family Support Center
____ New Directions Youth and Family Services
____ Sarah Minnie Badger Foster Care Agency
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