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Phone: 763-780-2332 24-Hour Help Line/TTY: 763-780-2330 A I ex and r a Fax: 763-780-9696 www.alexandrahouse.org Working to end domesticH o u s e P.O.Box 490039 and sexual violence. Blaine,MN 55449-0039 June 1,2018 Mayor Jeff Paar City of Centerville 1880 Main St Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Mayor Jeff Paar, Alexandra House respectfully requests that the City of Centerville allocate funds to support services to be provided to Centerville residents by the Alexandra House Community Program in 2019. Alexandra House responds 24/7 to calls from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office and Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus as part of your community's public safety and public health infrastructure. The need for our services continues to grow.According to the 2015 Wilder Research Minnesota Homeless Study there was a 15%increase from 2012 in the number of people in domestic violence shelters. Each year, we assist victims of domestic and sexual violence in the City of Centerville-and we are the only agency providing these services in Anoka County. We help your residents with their immediate crisis and safety needs and assist them in moving beyond the violence to achieve long-term safety and independence. While our services are free to those we serve;they are not without costs.The attached/enclosed budget document details services provided to Centerville residents,the cost to provide these services,and the unsecured revenue we need to fully fund those services. You may be aware that Greater Twin Cities United Way eliminated over $4 million dollars in annual funding for domestic violence services this past year. For Alexandra House,this meant a $238,000 loss in funding for our Community Program services. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would welcome the opportunity to attend a city council meeting to discuss this funding request and respond to any questions you may have. Thank you very much for your consideration. Connie Moore 22