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Advocacy Action Response Group. Co-Chairs Gary Carter , Executive Director, Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service Christine Molnar , President and CEO, Safe Space NYC. Welcome & Introductions. The Current Reality. Current Year – FY11.
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Advocacy Action Response Group Co-Chairs Gary Carter, Executive Director, Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service Christine Molnar, President and CEO, Safe Space NYC
Welcome & Introductions
Current Year – FY11 • State: Mid-year deficit is estimated somewhere between $315 million and $1 billion. • City: November Mod is $585 million for FY11 and $1 billion for FY12.
Next Year – FY12 • Federal Stimulus is winding down and additional federal enhancements such as FMAP and TANF ECF will be difficult to obtain. • Projected FY12 State Budget Gap: $9-10 billion • If the federal government implements tax cuts, the gap could be worse.
Fees and Taxes • MTA Payroll Tax • Fire Inspection Fee Exemption Eliminated • Vendex Fee • Decrease to Charitable Contribution Deductions
Campaign Overview • Goal • Raise awareness about the importance of human services • Secure funding for the sector • Dual Strategy • Public Campaign • Policy Approach Save Our Services!!!
Public Campaign Message • The work of nonprofits is vital to the health of individuals, families, and communities. • Any one of us may find ourselves in need of human services due to unexpected loss of a job, catastrophic illness, or natural or man-made disaster. • Human services programs are cost-effective, producing a significant positive social and economic return on investment.
Public Campaign • Focus on Clients and Services • Declaration of Principles • Get Individuals, Organizations, Elected Officials, Community Leaders to Sign-On • Media Campaign • Mainstream Media • Social Media
Policy Approach Message • Government funding for human services programs must be maintained. • Full funding for human services providers' contracts. • No cuts disguised as taxes and fees. • Government needs to be more efficient.
Policy Approach • Legislative Strategy • Effects of cuts on providers and clients • Return on investment of human services • Focus on policies/proposed cuts in FY12 budget • Revenue Agenda • Efficiencies • Late Payments • Standard contract • Reduced audits • Proactive Cuomo Strategy
Grassroots Component • Letter Writing Campaigns • Call-In Days • Lobby Days • Bring Clients to Meet with Legislators • Public Activities
Role of the AARG • Timely Communication About Activities • Respond to Requests for Information • AARG Participation Form • Follow HSC on Twitter/Facebook • Coordinate Your Public Message With Us