Rochester approves $1.15M for new Peace Village plan
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council approved funding Tuesday night to move forward with a new version of Peace Village, advancing plans to provide low-barrier shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester City Council voted to approve reinstating Peace Village, the city’s only sanctioned homelessness encampment. The council voted Tuesday evening. One member abstained, while the rest voted to approve the proposal and reopen Peace Village.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council approved funding Tuesday night to move forward with a new version of Peace Village, advancing plans to provide low-barrier shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Peace Village, Rochester’s only city-sanctioned homeless encampment, received the funding it needs to reopen. City Council unanimously voted to approve more than $1 million for the project, which will now have permanent 2-person shelters for people to stay in.
