Press Release
Released: March 16,2009
Topic: Luncheon with the Policy Maker Fundraiser
Full Text: "Mental Health PEER Connection's -- Luncheon with the Policy Maker Fundraiser with Assemblyman Mark J.F. Schroeder"
On April 24, 2009, from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, Mental Health PEER Connection (MHPC) will be holding the fundraiser, "Luncheon with the Policy Makers" with keynote speaker, New York State Assemblyman Mark J.F. Schroeder of the 145th District. The fundraiser is being held in benefit of the MHPC Housing Assistance Fund, in order to continually provide consumers with small grants for their security deposits, household appliances and furniture that will assist the individuals in need in their transition from institutional care to community living. Institutional care for an individual with a psychiatric disability costs a NYS taxpayer over 100,000 a year yet community supported living is $30,000 or less per year, depending on the severity of the individuals' disability. Tickets for this event are $30.00 per person and include 20 chances to win an Auction Basket, for more information please call Shannon Bond at (716) 836-0822, Ext. 170.
Event Program:
11:30 A.M. - Reception with Assemblyman Schroeder
12:00 P.M. - Lunch
12:30 P.M. - NYS Mental Health Presentation with Assemblyman Schroeder
1:00 P.M. - Question and Answer Session with Assemblyman Schroeder
1:15 P.M. - Buffalo Basket Auction Winners
1:30 P.M. - Luncheon Ends.
Keynote speaker, Assemblyman Mark J.F. Schroeder currently sits on the Mental Health Committee of the New York State Assembly and is spearheading two major economic development projects; both the Buffalo River Project and the Seneca Street Redevelopment Project are dramatically improving the conditions of his district.
The Mental Health PEER Connection, is a peer driven advocacy organization, dedicated to facilitating self directed growth, wellness, and choice, through genuine peer mentoring for one another. Below is a list of our services available to our consumers. For more information on Mental Health PEER Connection, Call our Intake Counselor at 716-836-0822.
The WNY Independent Living Inc. family of agencies includes the Independent Living Center, AZtech, Native American Independent Living Services, Mental Health PEER Connection, and Independent Living of Niagara County. The WNYIL is Western New York's largest cross-disability, consumer-directed, non-residential organization for persons with disabilities. At the WNYIL, individuals of all ages and all types of disabilities learn to exercise their freedom of choice to take control of their own lives in order to live more productively in, and contribute to, the community.
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