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   They optimized existing programs. For instance, the county receives money from the province under something called the Homelessness Prevention Program; it was used to rent motel rooms on an ad hoc basis to address emergency situations experienced by homeless individuals, such as illness. (2/3)

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     By blocking out 10 rooms year-round at the same motel, however, county officials cut the nightly rate in half while doubling the number of nights available for short-term housing. It was one of many bureaucratic victories that resulted in more housing options.” (3/3)