PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Council members in three Rhode Island cities say they support a New York City program that has moved homeless families to their communities despite pushback from their mayors.
The Providence Journal reports that the Special One-Time Assistance Program allows homeless families from New York City to move to the states of their choosing with one year of paid rent.
City councilors Alex Kithes of Woonsocket, Meghan Kallman of Pawtucket, and Rachel Miller and Katherine Kerwin of Providence - all Democrats - said in a joint statement “It is dehumanizing and hurtful” to treat homeless people as a burden.
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien and Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt have expressed concern that the families had been moved to cities without notice and could strain public services.
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Information from: The Providence Journal, http://www.providencejournal.com
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