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$7,500 mini-grant
Coverage of $7,500 mini-grant in the Nexus archive.
- LGBTQ migrant 'wellness' program paused and grant returned after city says funds were never approved for it
OUTnewcomers, an LGBTQ group in Boston, returned a $7,500 city grant after its 'Belonging Matters' wellness program for LGBTQ migrants—offering perks like yoga and massages—clashed with the city's grant expectations. The mayor’s office stated no funds were approved for the voucher program, leading to questions about grant oversight.
- Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu denied city funding for an LGBTQ migrant 'wellness' program offering up to $500 in perks, as advocacy group OUTnewcomers scaled back claims after backlash. The city confirmed a $7,500 grant for mental health services, unrelated to the disputed vouchers, while critics accused misallocation of taxpayer funds.