For thousands of Virginians without a place to live, staying at home isn’t an option.
Earlier this month, Governor Northam announced $2.5 million in emergency funding to help those experiencing homelessness.
Cat Modlin-Jackson has the story.
Protecting Virginia’s Homeless from COVID-19
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