Eastern Nazarene College to offer services, shelter for immigrants: What to know

By David R. Smith – The Patriot Ledger

QUINCY – Eastern Nazarene College will host the state’s second Family Welcome Center, which is designed to connect immigrant families and others experiencing homelessness to social services and shelter.

A dorm on the campus will serve as a temporary shelter for up to 58 families and will be overseen by AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, a state-contracted shelter management firm. 

“This second Family Welcome Center will help increase access to services and expedite the rate at which we are able to connect eligible families experiencing homelessness with safe and secure shelter,” Gov. Maura Healey said in a news release.

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Source – The Patriot Ledger

Published August 01, 2023