As federal funds dry up, so do our communities - The Honolulu Advertiser

As federal funds dry up, so do our communities - The Honolulu Advertiser: "NONPROFITS
As federal funds dry up, so do our communities

By Kelvin Taketa


Our nation's social programs are undoubtedly feeling the impact of the recent federal spending cuts enacted by the fiscal year 2006 appropriations process, and are bracing for the possibility of bigger cuts in the future. With the myth that government cutbacks can be made up by increased private contributions still prevalent among our elected leaders at all levels, there is growing concern over the effect that these priority shifts over the years will have on sustaining safe communities, good health and equal opportunity for everyone."