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Northeas <br /> "OMNO :.3Nti <br /> August 17,2018 <br /> Dear Members of the Decatur City Council, <br /> The Northeast Community Fund (EIN� has been serving the most vulnerable Macon County <br /> residents for the last 49 years. What began as a small food pantry has grown into a critical social impact <br /> organization. Every week we assist hundreds of families with basic needs such as food,clothing, <br /> household goods and monies for things like baby formula and wipes,emergency lodging,obtaining IDs, <br /> prescription medicines,and utility payments. We also offer two programs that are meant to help the <br /> working poor move towards financial independence. The first is a micro-finance program that allows <br /> clients to eradicate their pay day or title loan in an amount up to$1000. The second program is a 3-year <br /> commitment from families to work with a staff member and mentor to achieve short and long term <br /> goals to move towards self-sufficiency. <br /> Northeast Community Fund is in the midst of a capital campaign to raise funds for a new facility located <br /> at 839 N. MLK Jr.St. Our current space is limiting our ability to provide the best services we can to all <br /> who seek our help. We hosted a successful ground breaking in July and want to continue momentum to <br /> finish the fundraising efforts. In this spirit,we would like to host a fundraiser event on September 29, <br /> 2018 that would include the closure of Merchant St.from 2pm until midnight. The farm to table themed <br /> evening event will require action and authority from the Council,as alcohol will be served on a public <br /> right of way. Rodney Powell,of Robbie's Grill,will be securing a caterer's license from the City and <br /> securing the required signatures/approval from Merchant St.businesses and tenants. Northeast <br /> Community Fund will be contacting the appropriate representatives from the Police, Fire and Streets <br /> divisions for approval,as well. <br /> We would appreciate approval by the Council to host this event. Please see the below contacts for <br /> further questions or concerns. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Regan Deering Jerry Pelz <br /> Board Member&Capital Campaign Chair,- Executive Director,- <br />