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CBS News
05-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Michigan recovery support organization turns to community after federal funding cuts
Recovery Advocates in Livingston (RAIL) in Southeast Michigan says its federal government funding has been cut. Now, the organization is turning to the community to help those in need. Matthew Barton, a RAIL coordinator, tells CBS News Detroit that the funding cut was abrupt but not entirely unexpected. "(It was) terrible news because it is definitely a large part of our funding structure," said Barton. He said RAIL was receiving funding from American Rescue Plan dollars. However, the Trump Administration cut billions of dollars in March, which is a significant blow to the recovery house they run in Howell. RAIL is asking for donations to keep its sober house open in the coming months. An anonymous donor has offered to match donations up to $20,000. "The stop work order will definitely put the house in jeopardy," said Barton. The house is still up and running, just on a month-to-month basis, with money from Community Mental Health Services of Livingston County. "These women need stability; they need to be able to focus on their recovery and their sobriety," Barton said. "So to have in the back in their mind the fear that they could be homeless is just something we don't want to put them through." The recovery house has six beds and it's staffed 24/7 for support. Barton estimates each bed costs about $500 a month. "No matter what happens in Washington or in Lansing, these women's lives continue in Howell," he said. "They still have to get up every morning, put their foot forward, realizing they want to be sober and they want to better their lives, and they need the support."
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man in custody after allegedly kidnapping teen
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man who allegedly kidnapped a 14-year-old girl from her Memphis home on Friday is now in custody. Diego Velasquez-Espino, 19, is in custody in DeSoto County jail after he was arrested. Police say during the kidnapping he was armed and wearing a mask. An Amber Alert was issued later before the pair were located roughly seven hours after the kidnapping in Southaven. Man charged with aggravated kidnapping in connection to teen's abduction Velasquez-Espino has been charged with kidnapping, fugitive from justice, and a recent charge of statutory rape. Records show charges were listed for a warrant for him including aggravated assault and kidnapping. Just before 7 p.m., Memphis Police say he kidnapped the 14-year-old girl off Knightway Road in Parkway Village. Roughly seven hours after the accused abduction, U.S. Marshals as well as Southaven Police found the child off Stateline Road West in Southaven. Velasquez-Espino's home address is listed in the area where the girl was located. Suspect accused of shooting outside Highland Ave. club DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he was in Memphis when he heard about the Amber Alert. 'I saw the Amber Alert like everybody else and said, 'Oh, geez, what's going on in Memphis?' And then it made its way down to Southaven. And so I know there is a coordinated effort across state lines and multiple agencies to work hard on this,' said DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton. He says the swift action of law enforcement highlights the two cities being good neighbors across state lines. It's unclear when exactly Velasquez-Espino will be extradited to Shelby County. Reports show he is set to appear in court on Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
