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Resident of Methadone Mile, Michael Gavin, who stays in Southampton Street Shelter sits in a wheelchair in front of Best Western Plus Boston Hotel. The blizzard on Jan. 29 closed many businesses’ doors, but Pine Street Inn – one of the shelters that is part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s Mass, and Cass relocation plan – remained open for locals who needed help. KAITO AU/DFP STAFF

Boston works on homelessness resources following historic blizzard

Bella Ramirez February 2, 2022
A homeless shelter will be opening beds and hiring medical staff as part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to relocate unhoused people from the intersection of Mass. and Cass.
The Boston Resiliency Fund, created by the Mayor’s Office on March 16 to provide support to frontline workers and Boston’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak, has raised over $20 million in donations. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

City collects more than $20 million for coronavirus relief fund

Elyse Genrich March 31, 2020
The Boston Resiliency Fund, launched by the Mayor’s Office on March 16, has surpassed its $20 million goal less than 10 days after its launch.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced $20.6 million to support housing efforts as part of the city’s proposed FY2020 budget. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP STAFF

City increases budget for ending homelessness

Nyah Jordan April 11, 2019
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday that $20.6 million will be allocated for housing in the city’s 2020 fiscal year budget, an increase of 45 percent over the amount given last year. The funds are, according to a City press release, aimed at expanding access to affordable housing and combating homelessness in Boston.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has asked artists to join efforts to clean up the area around the BU Medical Campus. PHOTO BY JINGYI LIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City continues BU Medical Campus revitalization with public art projects

Cynthia Fernandez April 23, 2017

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh put out a call to artists to paint temporary artwork on the exterior of the Finland Building at 774 Albany St., according to a press release published on Wednesday. The call...

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