Noah’s Ark homeless shelter in Wapato received a financial boost in federal CARES Act funds that may help pay for some of the safety upgrades required by the city to reopen.
CARES Act funds are awarded to agencies whose services have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Yakama Nation Housing Authority secured a $100,000 grant for the shelter at 117 Second St. The grant was among more than $500,000 in CARES Act funds the housing authority distributed to related agencies on Wednesday.
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