Ryane Nickens from @TheTraRonCenter laying out the WIN budget demands. Work with us on a comprehensive plan around Public Safety in the DC
-Restore funding for the ONES office VI program in the FY 24 budget
-Restore funding for Victim Services in the FY 24 budget 1/
Testimony from Amanda Beal a trained therapist about the need for mental health services to support people experiencing complex trauma. This is essential to reduce the causes of violence. We support the funding of @CMRobertWhiteDC Pathways to Behavioral Health Act.
Testimony from Principal Brann from Tyler Elementary about the devastating impact of multiple instances of gun violence on her students, educators & community. Proposing concrete solutions to prevent violence.
In this week of #Transgender visibility, thank you to @rachcornwell for sharing your story at Kittamaqundi Community Church, and thank you to the #HoCoMD community for showing up to listen.
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@JoeYonan @177MilkStreet I did not expect to weep while reading the Food Section this morning. What a touching story. Joe, you and your husband opened your home and hearts and I'm sure that child will never forget the love he received from you both. Bless you all.
Watch the amazing @KaiShappley a huge fan of @DollyParton, 4th grader and a transgender girl, school the Texas Senate and especially @SenBryanHughes once again on how bad their anti-trans bills will be for #TransYouth if passed. Of course those #txlege will ignore her plea!