Breakfast To Benefit Shelter

By SUE EVANUSKA

Published: Feb 13, 2001 12:00 am

DANBURY â In conjunction with its third anniversary, the Shelter of the Cross will hold a charity breakfast at 7:30 am on Monday, February 26, at the Holiday Inn, Danbury. The keynote speakers will be James Parkel, president elect, National Board of Directors AARP, and US Rep James Maloney, D-5th District.

Mayor Gene Eriquez will be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, thanking the City of Danbury for its support of the Shelter of the Cross.

Since it opened in March of 1998, Shelter of the Cross, an assisted, non-denominational home for older (58+) homeless men and women in the GreaterÂ Danbury Area, has successfully helped 21 clients. The goals of Shelter of the Cross are to house and rehabilitate individuals and to reintegrate them back into the community by moving them into permanent and independent housing within a maximum of two years.

In Danbury, approximately 250 adults per year are homeless. Five to ten percent of this population is elderly. Over the past three years, Shelter of the Cross has assisted 18 clients in receiving financial entitlements and nine clients in finding permanent housing. Their services aim to restore hope, pride, dignity, and confidence in their residents and the future.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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