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County boosts ESG grants for domestic abuse shelter and recovery hubs, staff commits to housing‑first work
Summary
The commission approved amendments to Emergency Solutions Grants and related agreements to increase funding for local domestic‑violence shelter AVDA, the YWCA and recovery community hubs. Commissioners pressed staff for commitments to prioritize housing‑first approaches and to coordinate transitional/permanent housing placements.
Palm Beach County commissioners approved multiple amendments to Emergency Solutions Grants and local service agreements to increase funding for domestic violence sheltering and recovery services.
Pam O’Brien of Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) told the commission the organization is serving far more households than its contract required and asked the board to approve additional ESG funds to sustain emergency shelter operations and housing navigation for survivors. Dr. Green, the county presenter for the item, outlined the proposed funding adjustments during discussion.
Commissioners asked for firm…
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