Rachel Ryan, Newsplex.com (10 April 2012)
The Crossings at Fourth and Preston held it’s grand opening ceremony Tuesday morning. For many residents getting keys, it’s a dream come true.
“This is the first time in my life I’ve had a place of my own,” said an ecstatic David Taylor. “Being homeless, I’ve slept here and slept there and stayed with different people at different times.”
Now Taylor will have his own studio apartment, complete with a twin bed, a dresser, a bathroom and even a small kitchenette. For man residents, it also offers a new beginning.
Organizers with Virginia Supportive Housing say The Crossings is a solution to the lack of affordable housing options in the area.
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