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The Voice of the Human Services Community
130 East 59th Street • New York, NY 10022 Tel: 212-836-1230 • Fax: 212-836-1837
www.humanservicescouncil.org
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
• 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
HSC Campaign
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