Homeless shelters have at times drawn opposition, protests and lawsuits in New York City. But some residents have welcomed them with open arms.
July 14, 2019 12:00 pm ET
The opening of a homeless shelter in New York City has at times led to local opposition, heated protests and even lawsuits. But some residents have taken a different tack, by welcoming shelters to their communities with open arms. In 2017, Ivan Braun, a 74-year-old resident of the Kingsbridge neighborhood in the Bronx, helped found Welcoming Neighbors, a group created as a direct response to local opposition over plans to open a shelter called Broadway Family Plaza. Mr. Braun said he was inspired by Give Me Shelter BK, a group...
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