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Columbia ‘Ride Home’ program for homeless expected to start in October

People wait outside for the Room at the Inn shelter to open in Columbia on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
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People wait outside for the Room at the Inn shelter to open in Columbia on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
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Published 7:29 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia’s new “Ride Home” program will start accepting referrals the week of Oct. 6.

City of Columbia spokeswoman Sydney Olsen told ABC 17 News in an email that staff at Room at the Inn, Turning Point and the city’s divert program will be able to make referrals.

The city has discussed a possible homeless transportation program since March. The City Council on Aug. 4 agreed to amend its existing contract with First Last Mile to drive those experiencing homelessness a ride back to where they came from.

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