BERLIN — During a recent city council meeting, several members of the public came to speak about what they called the homeless crisis in Berlin. Following the meeting, the Berlin Sun sat down with representatives of Tri-County Community Action Program to discuss the various programs offered by the entity.
Tri-County CAP Chief Executive Officer Jeanne Robillard said CAP offers a variety of services that benefit residents from multiple populations all the way from preschoolers to senior citizens and everything in between, including services for those currently experiencing homelessness.
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