Fairfax opens Fair Ridge Shelter; staff say 45–50 Embry Rucker beds freed
County staff reported the Fair Ridge Shelter opened on April 2, increasing family capacity and freeing roughly 45–50 beds at Embry Rucker for singles; staff also noted a state agreement to provide 300 permanent supportive housing vouchers for people with serious mental illness.
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Fairfax County housing staff told the Housing Committee that the new Fair Ridge Shelter opened on April 2, a step county leaders described as significant for serving homeless families and reducing reliance on hotels.
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