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Council approves $500,000 grant to Volunteers of America for family-focused recovery treatment center

2216043 · February 4, 2025
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Council authorized a grant of up to $500,000 from the city's Affordable Housing Bond Fund to help finish construction of a Volunteers of America residential treatment facility that allows women to remain with their children during recovery.

Columbus City Council voted on Feb. 5 to authorize up to $500,000 in Affordable Housing Bond funds to help complete construction of a family-focused recovery treatment facility operated by Volunteers of America Ohio and Indiana.

The grant (Ordinance 0129-125) authorizes a construction grant to Volunteers of America to complete the Fresh Start Recovery Center, a residential program designed to allow women to stay in treatment with their children. Jennifer Martinez, vice president of behavioral…

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