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Some day programs that serve people experiencing homelessness close during coronavirus

Posted on March 18, 2020

Originally published March 18, 2020 by Delaware Public Media
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The Creative Vision Factory in Wilmington that is closed until further notice
The Creative Vision Factory in Wilmington is closed until further notice. (Tom Byrne | Delaware Public Media )

Some day programs that serve people experiencing homelessness are closing in Delaware, among them two recovery-focused day programs run by Horizon House in Wilmington. A founding director of one of the programs notes the population it serves is at an elevated risk to catch the virus and be hurt by it since many are elderly, frequently exposed to the elements and have limited access to sanitary facilities.

Read the full story from Delaware Public Media here.

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