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Hand in Hand program credits officer referrals, local partners for helping residents find shelter and jobs
Summary
A Hand in Hand program representative told officials the program connects residents to shelter, jobs and emergency car repairs, citing a recent case where staff arranged a shop inspection and a client later found housing and work.
A Hand in Hand program representative said the outreach effort connects residents who need shelter, jobs or other basic services with community resources and local partners. "The Hand in Hand program is simply a way for us to reach out to the community and look for resources," the representative said.
The representative described two primary referral routes: public calls to the program and officer-initiated referrals when an officer encounters someone in need. "Most of the…
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