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Durham just pulled off a bold move: clearing an encampment at Oakwood Park and getting all 18 people into hotel rooms—paid for by $2.5 million in federal and county funds—while aiming to house them permanently within just 45 days. This isn’t just about shelter—it’s about speed, stability, and support, with case managers helping folks stay on track and even those once deemed “hard to house” now finding success. Meanwhile, the park gets a makeover with temporary fencing up, and a reopening date is on the horizon. With shelters full and homelessness on the rise, Durham’s showing what proactive, compassionate action looks like—and it’s working.

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