Members of RI Senate and House Speak Out Against Meager Funding of Public Services
by All-Star cast of politicians and social activists come together to discuss Rhode Island public funding losses.
“Copper is disappearing at an alarming rate. It’s estimated that the world may be out of copper within the next twenty-four years,” stated Mark Kravatz, Director of Sustainable Business Development for Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living. “We’re working to train folks in weatherization techniques and in green jobs of the future,” added Mr. Kravitz, who pointed his listeners toward options in “green” building as an alternative to these traditional resources.
“We assist any job seeker at no cost,” said Jane Palmer of the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. “We’re happy to assist with the formation of resumes, with targeting skills, with trade assistance, whatever it takes.”
Other speakers included Willa Truelove of the Department of Human Assistance. She offered RI Pay, a resource for RX assistance. The telephone number there, according to Truelove, is 401-952-6527. Jon George, of the study on Real Life Issues, stated Rhode Islanders opted for life-threatening alternatives for heat sources in light of the recent economic stressers. He asked for support of House bill #6079 and Senate bill #6070 to increase affordability of safe alternatives.
The session concluded with Jean Rosiello, ESQ, receiving the Henry Shelton Award for Prevention of Utility Shutoffs, presented by Betsy Florin, Board President, and with Mark Force receiving the Pawtucket Community Award on behalf of Reverend William Locke.
Those interested in attending the George Wiley Center for neighborhood opportunities and workshops, located at 32 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, may call 401-728-5555 for further information.
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