🌱 New Funding To Fight Homelessness + Shooting Victim Arrested

Happy Monday, neighbors! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know today in Pawtucket.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 32 Low: 25.

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Here are the top two stories today in Pawtucket:

1. Providence County nonprofits have been awarded $1.25 million in federal funding. The new funds will be used to supplement local food and shelter programs for people experiencing winter homelessness. The funding is part of a wider $530 million effort to address hunger and emergency housing needs across the country. (The Wilton Bulletin)
2. The Pawtucket Police Department has arrested an alleged shooting victim on drug charges. Pawtucket resident 23-year-old Albertini Andrade Moreira was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital when Pawtucket Police executed a search warrant at the victim's home. Police found fentanyl, amphetamines, and cocaine at Moreira's home. Moreira is currently at the hospital in police custody awaiting arraignment. (WPRI.com)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits At The Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Snowman Scavenger Hunt At The Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Pawtucket YMCA shares its planning of an exciting and healthy 2022 Summer Camp season. We can't wait for warmer weather! (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket shares the fruits of the Workforce Development Program that was launched last year. (Facebook)
• Pawtucket, RI - Lost & Found Pets notifies the community of a lost local dog. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.