In the Governor’s proposed budget, Long Term care facilities would receive a 10% Medi-Cal rate cut. Residents & Staff mailed and faxed letters to Governor Jerry Brown, State Senator Tony Strickland and Assembly Member Jeff Gorell to ask them to protect our seniors and disabled from the budget cuts. CAHF’s goal was to send 100,000 letters to legislators throughout California. Vista Cove Care Center at Santa Paula set a goal of 250 letters and by February 14th, we had exceeded our goal by sending or faxing 385 letters. I am so proud of the staff and residents who stepped forward to let their voices be heard.