Aurora crisis funding
I’m sure most people in Aurora are aware that since 1970 the Comitis Crisis Center has been providing critical services to the Aurora community. Every day, they work with people of all ages, with issues ranging from those who are suicidal to youths who want to run away from home. Nearly every problem you can think of that goes on in our society is an issue that Comitis’ dedicated staff and volunteers work with. In 2004, Comitis helped more than 27,000 people in need.
In the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, Mile High United Way recently asked Comitis to become the single collection point for donations. The dedicated Comitis staff and community volunteers worked diligently to receive donations of clothing, toys, shoes, food and water.
In 2005, the city of Aurora gave Comitis $173,000 as part of the Aid to Agencies program. For 2006, the city manager has proposed that all Aid to Agency funding be eliminated. It would be a disservice to discontinue this funding to great agencies like Comitis and many others.
Brad Pierce, Aurora
The writer is a member of the Aurora City Council.
