Providence Ministries faces backlash over housing model changes

Residents fear homelessness as Providence Ministries revamps Holyoke sober homes

HOLYOKE — Providence Ministries says its sober living programs are not closing, but residents of its three houses say they feel pushed out without clear timelines, support or answers.

Providence Ministries faces backlash over housing model changes

Tenants of Providence Ministries sober living homes in Holyoke are calling for transparency following an announcement that the organization is restructuring its housing model, which has led some residents to express concerns that they are being forced out of their homes.

Providence Ministries residents express concern after transition announcement - The Reminder

Providence Ministries sober living resident Wesley Pullen talks about his future housing concerns during a press conference on March 17.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet HOLYOKE — Residents living atProvidence Ministries’ homes expressed their concerns during a press conference on March 17 after being told they would need to find new housing following an announcement of a revamped sober living program by the organization’s executive dire…