By Sarah Betancourt – GBH News

The state’s emergency shelter system is strained, catalyzing Gov. Maura Healey to announce a state of emergency last week.
With that came a plea for local residents and decision-makers to consider opening up unused spaces to migrant families — who are coming to Massachusetts in growing numbers — both for short-term and long-term housing.
The state says that interested individuals can reach out to the Brazilian Workers Center.
Source – GBH News
Published August 14, 2023