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Young Mothers of Cleveland founder urges council to expand shelter and housing options for mothers and children
2384406 · February 24, 2025
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Linda Marie Howard, founder of Young Mothers of Cleveland, told the council the city lacks shelter capacity and urged more livable shelter and housing options for women and children, citing landlords who decline vouchers and the need for local placement sites.
Linda Marie Howard, founder of Young Mothers of Cleveland, told City Council she has lived experience with the city's shelter system and urged the council to prioritize housing and shelter for mothers and children rather than programs without housing placements.
"We could sit down and talk about programs...but we…
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