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Cedar Rapids’ Bridge Housing Pilot | Des Moines News
Cedar Rapids is tackling chronic homelessness with a bold new bridge housing initiative: The Commons on 16th, a converted CRST building set to house up to 85 people with dignity and support. Unlike traditional shelters, this model offers stable living, life skills training, mental health care, and benefits assistance—all while residents pay just $55/month. Designed for those stuck in homelessness for years, it’s a three-year pilot funded by city, county, and rent, aiming to prove that long-term stability is possible without rigid time limits. With 62 unsheltered residents currently in need…
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