Town blocks group home for homeless, addicted vets

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Porter and Dayton-based Holt Street Miracle Center had paired up to house three to five homeless veterans as they are treated for alcohol and substance abuse, but they needed the city's approval. At a commission meeting on Wednesday, several neighbors …
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Columbia homelessness plan draws heated criticism, threat of lawsuits

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Civil libertarians say the plan that City Council adopted unanimously last week violates their protections of equal treatment under the law and their freedom of assembly. … Council – which includes three attorneys – agreed to Councilman Cameron …
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Fusco: The ones you don't know how to help

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Many treatment centers operate on limited budgets so donations of toiletries, linens, pillows, and financial contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated. Mental disorder and substance addiction happens to people of all walks of life. It's time …
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