Continuing To Fight For A Fair Budget

On January 6, 7, and 8, 2010, advocates in cities across California rallied to send Governor Schwarzenegger this message: “California’s budget should put low income families first!” Low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities were hit hard with budget cuts last year, and this year they are asking the Governor to invest in them with health and social services and opportunities for employment.

St. Anthony Foundation acts as the “hands below the safety net”. We are proud of the services that we provide to folks who have fallen through the cracks due to budget cuts and elimination of government-funded health and social service programs. But at St. Anthony’s, we also work hard to ensure that our government invests in society’s most vulnerable members so that, even if they may fall on hard times, they don’t have to hit rock bottom before assistance is available.

Our city and state budgets are not just financial documents; they are statements about our priorities and values. St. Anthony Foundation’s statement of values states that we promote the dignity and respect of all people, even those among us who have very little. We are working with advocates across California to ensure that our budget protects programs that help vulnerable community members to simply survive: programs like In Home Supportive Services, CalWORKs, Social Security Income, Medi-Cal, and Healthy Families.

As we analyze the Governor’s proposed budget, stay tuned for information about how to get involved in advocating for a budget that supports all Californians!