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New York City vows to provide emegency shelter for more than 14,000 homeless families

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New York City vows to provide emegency shelter for more than 14,000 homeless families
by Street Roots | 18 Sep 2008

September 17, 2008

New York City settles a long standing lawsuit over emegency shelter for families experiencing homelessness.

According to the New York Times the city currently pays $191.2 million on homeless prevention and nearly $605 million on homeless shelters.

Posted by Israel Bayer

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emergency shelter, homeless families, New York City, Where to buy Street Roots
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