The Voice of the Human Services Community 130 East 59th Street New York, NY Tel: Fax: 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