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The Friendship Mission Inc. shelter in Montgomery was among other recipients of a grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist with the needs of the homeless. 

A statement from ADECA said that funds were allocated from the Emergency Solutions Grant program to provide services. 

“People become homeless for a number of reasons and often it is because of circumstances beyond their control,” said Gov. Kay Ivey. “Emergency Solutions Grants serve as a lifeline for those who are victims of violence or face situations where they lose their homes.”

ADECA granted a total of $2.7 million. Friendship Mission received $210,356. 

“ADECA is pleased to join with Gov. Ivey and local governments and agencies in providing a helping hand to ensure Alabamians have a roof over their heads,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.

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