Howard County is providing $260,000 in emergency funding to Grassroots Crisis Intervention. This nonprofit answers calls for the national 988 su----e and crisis hotline. The organization lost a significant federal contract, leading to layoffs. This funding will help cover overhead and core staff for the next year. Grassroots is also developing a long-term stabilization plan.
Columbia, Maryland
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