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Advocacy Day: Lunch on the Lawn
April 30, 2008

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - free lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - program, Dan Kildee emcee

Come join the advocates of housing and community development at the second Advocacy Day: Lunch on the Lawn. This event will take place Wednesday, April 30 on the lawn of the Capitol in downtown Lansing, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Your participation is vital toward making a lasting impression on elected officials by educating them on the important role of housing and community development in their home districts.

The goal for 2008 is to reach $4.4 million as a funding amount in the 2009 budget (up from $2.2 million in the 2008 budget).

If you are registered for the 2008 Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing, a lunch has already been ordered for you. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are not coming to the conference but are able to attend the free lunch on Wednesday, please click here to download the registration PDF. Be sure to print and fill out the attendee information and the section titled "Wednesday Legislative Luncheon." You may then fax that page to 734-677-2407.