State moves 55 homeless people to Motel 6 in Warwick, despite concerns.
TL;DR
A handicapped veteran and his wife living at a Motel 6 in Rhode Island were concerned they would be forced to leave to make room for homeless individuals. However, a spokesperson for Rhode Island Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor confirmed that the couple, along with other long-term guests, will not be kicked out. The veteran expressed frustration with the lack of affordable housing in the state, while the mayor expressed concern about the influx of homeless individuals at the motel and the strain it puts on the police force.
Topics:nationsocial-issues#affordable-housing#homelessness#motel-6#rhode-island#social-issues#veterans
- State: Couple won’t be kicked out of Warwick motel WPRI.com
- R.I. to move people from homeless shelter at Armory to Motel 6 in Warwick The Boston Globe
- Warwick mayor: 55 homeless people being moved to Motel 6 WPRI.com
- Moving homeless people to Motel 6 prompts concern over draining city resources WJAR
- Warwick mayor says state will move 55 homeless people to Motel 6 WJAR
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