Boston LGBTQ Migrant Wellness Program Paused After Grant Misuse Dispute
Boston paused an LGBTQ migrant wellness program after city officials said funds were never approved, and the grant was returned.
Organizers announced the pause and gave back the grant after the city challenged the funding, according to a Fox News report. The program had aimed to provide wellness supports for LGBTQ migrants in Boston, but those services are now on hold while the dispute is resolved.
City officials said the funds had not gone through the necessary approval process, prompting the return of money and a pause that leaves beneficiaries uncertain. Fox News was the outlet reporting the development; broader coverage and social media reaction could shape how quickly services resume.
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- OUTnewcomers announced it is ceasing the Belonging Matters program and returning any city funds received
- The group had received a $7,500 mini-grant from a $200,000 Boston LGBTQ support initiative
- City officials say the grant was for mental health services and was not approved for wellness vouchers such as yoga or massages
- OUTnewcomers paused the program citing security threats against its staff and community members
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