Crossroads R.I. receives nearly $500k from Providence’s ARPA funds to begin homelessness intervention - BOSTON GLOBE
The Rhode Island Foundation will also give $100,000 to the new Healthy and Safe Providence Fund if corporate, institutional, and private donors commit $20,000 to it by Dec. 31
PROVIDENCE — The mayor and nonprofit stakeholders announced a citywide initiative to address homelessness and substance misuse for Providence’s most vulnerable residents on Wednesday, which will use $495,000 of the city’s American Rescue Plan dollars.
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, members of the city council, the Rhode Island Foundation, the Providence Foundation, the Downtown Improvement District, and Crossroads Rhode Island will collaborate on a new mobile diversion program for Providence residents experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Through the new program, Crossroads will assist individuals living in places not meant for human habitation to either regain permanent housing or enter a shelter or transitional housing program.
Assistance will range from financial support for costs related to securing housing to referrals for mental and behavioral health supports.