Politics & Government

City Street Team Helps More Than 100 Homeless People Move Into Shelters

Since April 2021, three of the four HEAL priority encampments have closed.

August 24, 2021

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Since April 2021, three of the four HEAL priority encampments have closed and about 120 individuals moved to bridge shelter at the City-owned Southbridge and Northbridge facilities. After arriving at the two City shelters, individuals are connected to a case manager to receive the support they need to apply for, secure and stabilize in housing.


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