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Excessive Heat Warning in Boston
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Mayor Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to the heat in the forecast. The City will activate cooling centers, and pools will be open across Boston.

Bridging the Gap: Assistance for Housing Stability

Status: Planning

  • Funding 2025-2026 Cycle

    Lead Department: Supportive Housing Division (MOH)

Original Proposal

This proposal establishes a flexible funding pool to help Boston residents at risk of or experiencing homelessness to secure or maintain housing. Through grants to nonprofit organizations, low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and those with intersecting marginalized identities would be able to receive one-time financial assistance for housing-related costs such as storage fees, arrears, moving costs, start-up expenses, and basic furniture.

Budget Breakdown

Total Budget: $200,000

Spent/Committed:

Remaining: $200,000

  • Funding 2025-2026 Cycle

    Lead Department: Supportive Housing Division (MOH)
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