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Dignity Bus Funding Renewed | Providence News
The Dignity Bus in Woonsocket is getting its funding renewed after a tense standoff with the state, which had initially threatened to cut off support — sparking alarm over the city’s visible homelessness crisis. Originally purchased for $150K in 2023 by the city and Rhode Island Foundation, this converted coach has housed over 20 people nightly since December 2023. Concerns over sanitation and safety led Mayor Chris Beauchamp to push for upgrades like proper sewage connections and emergency exits. Community Care Alliance responded with a revised plan, prompting the state to tentatively…
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