High rents, lack of affordable housing, increase in human services referrals, removal of homeless encampments, outmigration all contribute to the dire situation
Keene s Human Services Department is seeking $900,000 in additional funds to assist people with shelter this year, due to what City Manager Elizabeth Dragon said is a substantial need for
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As shelter operators, community action programs, and mayors have raced to find housing for people as a key COVID-19-era rental assistance program comes to an end, some argue the state should increase its own homelessness investments.
Municipalities are required by law to provide temporary assistance to residents in need, even if the person is a resident of another town and in the city temporarily. That includes housing aid.