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Commonwealth allocates $2.5M to localities for shelter upgrades
Published Saturday, Apr. 24, 2021, 2:31 pm
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The Virginia Department of Emergency Management announced this week the award of $2.5 million for shelter upgrades and generators to 17 localities.
The Virginia Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Fund, was a result of Senate Bill 350, introduced by Sen. L. Louise Lucas, and went into effect on July 1, 2020, under Virginia Code §44.146.29:3. These much-needed resources in the commonwealth were supported by the governor’s administration to provide the localities the necessary funding to make the upgrades.
Richmond Homelessness Advisory Council Recommends New Resource Center
City Hall may soon be getting a new Community Resource Center if Richmond s Homelessness Advisory Council gets its way. (Photo: Crixell Matthews/VPM News)
Richmond’s Homelessness Advisory Council has issued a final list of recommendations, including creating a one-stop shop for social services in City Hall.
Appointed by Mayor Levar Stoney, the advisory council was made up of twenty members from community non-profits, churches and City Council. It was formed in late December and given 30 days to provide Stoney with recommendations on improving access to housing services.
The Homelessness Advisory Council’s biggest recommendation is the creation of a “Community Resource Center” right on the ground floor of City Hall.
Richmond’s Homelessness Advisory Council has issued a final list of recommendations, including creating a one-stop shop for social services in City Hall.
Extreme weather may bring the region's homeless problem into focus, but those who need shelter and assistance should be a year-round concern in Hampton Roads.