Lexington looks at housing program for homeless

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Officials in Lexington are looking to start a housing program for homeless people living in the city.

The Lexington Herald-Leader (http://bit.ly/YYiMeV) reports the city hopes to have bids early next week from possible providers for its Housing First program. Officials are aiming to have the program up and running by the end of the year.

Charlie Lanter, who was named in May as the city’s first director of the office of homeless prevention and intervention, said the pilot project would begin by serving about 20 people.

The program, which has been successful in other cities including Louisville, is among many changes the city is making to address the plight of the homeless.

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Information from: Lexington Herald-Leader, http://www.kentucky.com

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