[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 143 (Thursday, November 20, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE WORK OF ADOBE SERVICES DURING NATIONAL HUNGER AND 
                      HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK

                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2014

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the week 
of November 15-23 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 
and to honor the distinguished work and advocacy of Adobe Services, a 
non-profit working in the 15th Congressional District and throughout 
the Bay Area to end homelessness.
  The week before Thanksgiving has been designated as National Hunger 
and Homelessness Awareness Week to bring about community awareness and 
to help those in need. Throughout the year, but especially during the 
holiday season, we must always remember how hunger and homelessness 
remain serious problems in our communities across the United States. I 
am proud to have Adobe Services as a strong community partner in the 
Bay Area working to end homelessness and advocating on behalf of the 
hungry.
  Throughout National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Adobe 
Services has planned several events to engage community members in the 
Bay Area and raise awareness regarding homelessness and hunger. For 
example, today, Adobe Services is hosting the ``Feed Your Soul'' 
performance night at Mission Coffee in Fremont. At this performance 
night, guests will have the chance to understand more about the impact 
homelessness has on families and the wider community through artistic 
renditions. Additionally, tomorrow, Adobe Services will host a 
candlelight vigil at St. James' Episcopal Church to remember Alameda 
County residents who died last year while homeless. To combat hunger in 
the East Bay, Adobe Services also is organizing a food drive to provide 
festive holiday meals to those in need.
  Adobe Services not only works to fight homelessness and hunger during 
this national awareness week, but also serves more than 4,000 Bay Area 
residents throughout the year. Its mission is to end homelessness by 
assisting low-income, un-housed people and secure stable and supportive 
housing. I am grateful for the assistance Adobe Services provides, and 
I applaud its continued dedication to the homeless community.

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