RHODE ISLAND is providing $5 million in funding for 275 emergency shelter beds to aid seven local homeless service providers as winter approaches. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ARTISTIC IMAGES
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will provide $5 million to fund 275 emergency shelter beds as the winter approaches, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Wednesday. The funds will be allocated to seven homeless service providers in the state, including Community Care Alliance, Crossroads Rhode Island, Domestic Violence Resource Center, Emmanuel House, Harvest Community Church, Newport County…