State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, joined more than 800 nonprofit
service providers, their clients and advocates at a rally on the steps
of the State Capitol calling on Connecticut to preserve safety-net
services for poor and disabled residents.
“Thousands of our friends, family members and neighbors depend on these programs,” Conroy said.
During the rally,
Gov. Dannel Malloy proposed a new $20 million state bond pool
specifically designated for nonprofit, community-based providers that
provide health and human services through contracts
with state agencies.
“The Governor’s
commitment to the safety net is impressive,” Conroy said. “But with
a billion dollar hole in next year’s budget, I am very worried that
cuts will impact seniors, the disabled and the poor.”
Connecticut relies
on private nonprofits to provide the most of its social services for
abused children, the mentally ill, people with developmental
disabilities, those suffering from addiction, prison inmates
and others.
Conroy is a member of the legislature's Public Health, Government, Administration & Elections and Education committees.
The above is a press release from Conroy's office.
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