Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announces funding to expand and extend capacity at three warming centers.
The city will contract more than 82-thousand-dollars for the initiative sourced through federal and local funds from the Department of Housing.
The providers will take care of staffing and site coordination, and they will use a harm reduction approach that prioritizes safety, dignity, and accessibility for those seeking refuge.
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