In March 2017, PACDC launched a Tweet campaign to show how federally funded programs that President Trump has proposed to eliminate or cut are critical to our neighbors and communities!
We asked our members and supporters to share a photo of a person or a place that has benefited from federal funding on the chopping block, ranging from programs that address homelessness and affordable homes, energy assistance, economic development, to the arts and more. We’ll be sharing these tweets with our representatives in Washington to urge them to stop the budget cuts.
Check out some of our favorite tweets below. And contribute yours on Twitter using the hashtag #FedFundsMatter!
#MiniPHILPlus Program works with #Philadelphia housing counseling agencies – not possible without #CDBG funding! #FedFundsMatter #homeloans pic.twitter.com/YXlgvjPUse
— CEDphilly (@CEDphilly) March 21, 2017
Save #CDBG in #TrumpBudget! #FedFundsMatter @SenBobCasey @SenToomey @RepBrendanBoyle @RepBrady @RepDwightEvans pic.twitter.com/BsNsyostwY
— Phila Assoc of CDCs (@PhillyCDCs) March 21, 2017
Kensington health insurance fair outside a 27-unit apartment building for low-income artists. How's that for a #FedFundsMatter 1-2 punch? pic.twitter.com/RBZF9JSaNJ
— Andrew Goodman (@gutmanaman) March 21, 2017
#FedFundsMatter. Without them, #Fishtown might still look like this. pic.twitter.com/CWXMi1crBY
— NKCDC (@NKCDC) March 21, 2017
Orinoka Civic House would not have been developed under Trump's new budget. #FedFundsMatter to #Philly. They matter to our #neighborhoods. pic.twitter.com/6RZcm3xkeM
— NKCDC (@NKCDC) March 21, 2017
Eliminating #CDBG & other fed funds 4 community devo will make n'hoods less safe! @APMforEveryone #FedFundsMatter @SenToomey @SenBobCasey pic.twitter.com/EoLHzKhH2V
— Phila Assoc of CDCs (@PhillyCDCs) March 21, 2017
#APlacetoCallHome @NLIHC #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/ezI5W3aSNR
— Housing Alliance PA (@PAHousing) March 21, 2017
This beloved center is the anchor of Asian senior living in Philly. The wait list for the apartments is over 10 years long #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/MhKzjvX4WY
— PCDC (@PCDC_Events) March 21, 2017
Over 2,000 seniors a year come to On Lok Services for help, to watch tv with friends, and to share a meal. #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/HZyofwpB6h
— PCDC (@PCDC_Events) March 21, 2017
On Lok House has been a safe haven for limited English proficient Asian seniors for over 30 years. #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/j08sJjajyo
— PCDC (@PCDC_Events) March 21, 2017
This tax workshop on Wed. is funded through the NAC program, which would lose all its funding under Trump's proposed budget. #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/SVEMWAVfbD
— NKCDC (@NKCDC) March 21, 2017
I've been to 5 great trainings @neighborworks 2 be better community devo professional, would be eliminated in Trump budget #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/94bzGdEh2r
— Beth McConnell (@BAMinPhilly) March 21, 2017
I'm Lowell; I do communications for NKCDC. This is my wife Michelle, who used LIHEAP to pay heating bills as a single mom. #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/0vYrMYzGyx
— NKCDC (@NKCDC) March 21, 2017
From Kae, hard working econ devo & commercial corridor mgr @NKCDC. #SaveCDBG #SaveCDFIs #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/kXavgJEGeL
— Beth McConnell (@BAMinPhilly) March 20, 2017
Housing our Homeless Veterans and their families. @PhillyCDCs #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/Ky3RxJOlHL
— Impact Services (@Impact_KandA) March 20, 2017
@AmeriCorps helps us provide lawyers to kids fleeing gang violence,so they don't face judges alone. #FedFundsMatter https://t.co/60K4fZ4q0c https://t.co/b4HKoEk1AP
— HIAS Pennsylvania (@HIASPA) March 20, 2017
Tacony relies on #CDBG to support small biz & strengthen econ devo, elimination would be devastating #SaveCDBG #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/7fSPPc7dXJ
— HistoricTacony (@HistoricTacony) March 20, 2017
Since 1994, #AmeriCorps have been integral team members in our efforts to build and repair homes in Philadelphia. #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/DCqHawLCJD
— Habitat Philadelphia (@HabitatPhilly) March 20, 2017
CDBG funds helped Habitat build affordable homes for four first-time homeowners in Germantown. This is why #FedFundsMatter. pic.twitter.com/2pBzWOsFIw
— Habitat Philadelphia (@HabitatPhilly) March 20, 2017
@coacatering …1 of many great #philly #smallbiz supported by @CDFIFund & @SBAgov ..#fedfundsmatter @philatec @PhillyCDCs @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/IduJ7crB5y
— Caroline Valvardi (@CarolineRVal) March 19, 2017
@Mushmina …1 of many great #philly #smallbiz supported by @CDFIFund & @SBAgov …#fedfundsmatter @philatec @PhillyCDCs @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/GIGTfc7YRB
— Caroline Valvardi (@CarolineRVal) March 19, 2017
@48thstgrille_ …1 of many great #philly #smallbiz supported by @CDFIFund & @SBAgov #fedfundsmatter @philatec @PhillyCDCs @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/mF92QePMZp
— Caroline Valvardi (@CarolineRVal) March 19, 2017
As vouchers are expanded, less veterans experience homelessness #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/ixXs8yXg1S
— Housing Alliance PA (@PAHousing) March 18, 2017
LowInc homeowners deserve safe & healthy homes! #SaveCDBG #FedFundsMatter @RTPhiladelphia @SenBobCasey @RepBrady @RepDwightEvans @SenToomey pic.twitter.com/Ipfyhv2g1i
— Phila Assoc of CDCs (@PhillyCDCs) March 17, 2017
LowInc homeowners deserve safe & healthy homes! #SaveCDBG #FedFundsMatter @RTPhiladelphia @SenBobCasey @RepBrady @RepDwightEvans @SenToomey pic.twitter.com/Ipfyhv2g1i
— Phila Assoc of CDCs (@PhillyCDCs) March 17, 2017
.@AmeriCorps member Matt Treat helps transform vulnerable owner-occupied homes into safe & healthy homes. #FedFundsMatter #SaveAmeriCorps pic.twitter.com/E1lZAGqylM
— RT Philadelphia (@RTPhiladelphia) March 17, 2017
Share with us pics of your CDBG funded work because #FedFundsMatter and we need to #SaveCDBG! pic.twitter.com/XWBp4xYNGE
— Phila Assoc of CDCs (@PhillyCDCs) March 17, 2017
.@PhillyCDCs kicking off tweet campaign #FedFundsMatter! Tweet a photo of person/place that relies on fed funds Trump wants to axe! pic.twitter.com/nVH8Nc3MWx
— Beth McConnell (@BAMinPhilly) March 17, 2017
Successful rehab of 123 units of much-needed affordable housing in Mantua made possible by HUD and federal resources! #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/NviQEHVoZN
— Mt. Vernon Manor CDC (@MVMCDC) March 17, 2017
.@NEAarts turned vacant W. Phila lot into community gathering space, would never have happened under Trump budget! #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/JbgVsEwAPy
— Phila Assoc of CDCs (@PhillyCDCs) March 17, 2017
HUD HOME Funds – currently on the chopping block – built housing for 2 of our programs – and over 40 homeless families. #FedFundsMatter pic.twitter.com/GGCJxb0QCp
— Dignity Housing (@DignityHousing) March 17, 2017