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The White House budget office ordered a sweeping freeze on federal grants and loans, set to go into effect at 5 p.m. today. If implemented in its entirety, this decision will have a devastating impact on families who depend on ForKids and our partners for housing assistance, food, childcare, and other lifelines. At stake are not just faceless programs, but real people, real CHILDREN, and the fundamental promise that every child in our community deserves a safe place to call home.
We call on our elected leaders, friends, and neighbors to maintain the safety net for our citizens living in poverty and to work pragmatically to create viable, humane pathways to stability and economic prosperity for all.
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