The City of Providence is expanding its homeless programs by providing nearly a half million dollars to Crossroads Rhode Island.
The Mayor says the money comes from the American Rescue Plan and will go toward helping homeless people regain permanent housing or a more stable transitional housing program.
“Our city and state are facing a housing affordability crisis and a growing need for mental health and social service supports,” said Mayor Jorge Elorza. “This investment is just the beginning of allocating our Providence Rescue Plan dollars to supporting the crucial work of partners like Crossroads Rhode Island, who are dedicated to serving our unsheltered neighbors. Additionally, I am thankful for partners like the Rhode Island Foundation, Downtown Improvement District and the Providence Foundation who are collaborating with us to address this critical need in our city.”
City Leaders say the program is critically important to insuring there are services and programs available to the people in the city who need them the most.
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