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Betsy Lambiase, a homeless person, outside McDonald’s in Kenmore Square. The City of Boston plans to test all unhoused individuals in the city’s shelters for COVID-19. ANGELA YANG/ DFP FILE

City launches effort to test all unhoused individuals in Boston for COVID-19

Jane Avery April 30, 2020
The City of Boston has initiated a new coronavirus testing project to tackle the pandemic's toll on the homeless.
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.
Mayor Martin Walsh is working to improve the homeless emergency shelter system in Boston. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Walsh seeks to improve city’s homeless shelter system

Solange Hackshaw January 18, 2018

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday his plans to revitalize the city’s emergency shelter system for people affected by homelessness. The goal of the initiative is to modernize the current...

Boston homeless shelters expanding capacity ahead of Hurricane Sandy

Daily Free Press Admin October 28, 2012

With Massachusetts in a state of emergency in anticipation for Hurricane Sandy, Boston’s homeless shelters are preparing to care for the city’s most vulnerable residents. City homeless shelters started...

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