JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO NORA'S HAVEN

HR 5478 is a joint resolution proposing to appropriate $500,000 from the state treasury for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding is designated for Nora's Haven, an organization in Rhode Island that provides vital services to survivors of abuse and violence. The funds would support emergency assistance like housing and legal services, basic necessities such as food and medicine, and client support including training and therapy. Nora's Haven prioritizes outreach to vulnerable communities, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and unhoused individuals.