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l% WHEREAS, it has been determined: 4
1. The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (ALPI) is a private, non-profit community based
1 organization chartered by the State of Florida to provide assistance and services to the
migrant and seasonal farm worker population, the rural and disenfranchised throughout
1 the State. ;j
2. ALPI is based on five underlying principles that guide all its activities: (1) Involvement of
t� People; (2) Emphasis on long-term accomplish rather than promises; (3) Assurance of
economic viability; (4) Emphasis on self-help; and (5) A sound integrated total systems , •
�s approach.
t 3. Since 1968, ALPI has been providing a constant flow of community services and making a
profound and lasting difference in the lives of children, families and farmworkers.
4. In keeping with ALPI's long history of advocating for the poverty stricken and bridging gaps `
that hinder self-sufficiency, below is a snapshot of realized outcomes in 2022:
• Energy Assistance: 13,723 families were served.
• Child and Family Development: 877 children enrolled and 24 families received job ` -
training.
,` • Elderly Home Energy Assistance Program: 804 seniors received energy assistance. %�
• Housing: 57 affordable housing units were successfully maintained.
• Child Care Food Program: 260,043 meals were served.
• Employment Support: 11 adults received employment support and 23 received
vocational training. il
5. January 28, 2023 is ALPI's 55th Annual Corporate Meeting and Luncheon ... "Legacy of
Leadership...with Purpose and Positive Results".
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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: ',
St. Lucie County proclaims January 28, 2023 as "AGRICULTURAL AND LABOR PROGRAM, I ;
INC. DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida. ! ' 1
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,�� January 28, 2023 J�'/
Date Cat Townsend, Chair
i St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners J
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