Sojourner House awarded $1 million in federal funding to aid domestic violence survivors

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island lawmakers announced $1 million in federal funding for the Sojourner House in Providence.

Sojourner House used the funding to purchase and renovate a multi-family home in Providence.

Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking will be able to rent the home on an affordable sliding scale.

The building includes three three-bedroom units, which have been filled…

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