RI mayor does not expect to open new shelter
January 4, 2012
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Providence Mayor Angel Taveras (tuh-VEHR'-us) says he does not expect the city to open a day shelter demanded by Occupy Providence as a condition of the group disbanding its encampment.
Taveras said Wednesday he believes the city can address the needs of the homeless highlighted by the group by tapping existing programs and services.
Occupy Providence voted last month to end its encampment at Burnside Park if the city opened a day shelter for the homeless. The encampment began on Oct. 15.
Taveras says he shares the protesters' concerns and wants to push for more job training and substance abuse counseling for the homeless ...
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