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Roanoke council launches 'Hope and Home' task force as resident urges broader approach to homelessness
Summary
Council members proposed a mayor's 'Hope and Home' task force to coordinate community partners on homelessness; a public speaker described his personal experience of homelessness and urged leadership to act during the June 2 meeting.
Roanoke City Council announced a mayor-led "Hope and Home" task force on June 2 to convene city officials, homeless service providers, schools, businesses and other community stakeholders to produce an actionable, measurable strategic plan addressing homelessness.
The item is intended to add community representation to existing Continuum of Care efforts and to support expanded housing opportunities and coordinated strategies across sectors, city leaders said.
Mayor and council members…
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