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Hello NAMI Austin,

I am honored to write to you as NAMI Austin Board President. This year is a very important year for NAMI Austin. 2009 marks our 25th anniversary! A quarter of a century of proving first hand the power people have when they work together with a common goal.

In 2008 alone, I have saw over 800 people come together on one day, October 4th , and walk down Congress to show Austin that mental health must be a priority. I watched those same individuals, their family and their friends, put their money where their mouths are and raise over 100,000 dollars to increase services, reduce stigma, and fill in the many gaps of our mental health system.

With Texas’ budget tightening and our economy declining, Austin will need NAMI’s services now more than ever. That means we need you. We have 317 members in NAMI Austin. Imagine what we can accomplish all working together. Find your passion, whether it is policy, fundraising, presenting, event planning, or teaching, and come volunteer with us.

Our goals for this year are many and they are big. To mention just a few, our Board plans to start a Clubhouse, demand more housing and funding during the legislative session, invest in jail diversion programs and mental health courts, offer more education classes, and increase our membership and outreach. These goals and many more can become reality by Austin coming together, all organizations partnering to offer a seamless system of care.

2009 is going to be an exciting year for NAMI Austin. I look forward to working with each of you!

Sincerely,

Lisa Moore

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