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Oakwood waives fees in veterans home startup
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Bridging the Gap is hoping to house veterans who are homeless or are otherwise in dire need in this Oakwood house.
A Gainesville-based veterans aid group is hoping to open a home in Oakwood to house veterans who are homeless or are otherwise in dire need. Bridging the Gap Foundation got a boost in its efforts Monday night, when Oakwood City Council voted not to charge the nonprofit organization inspection and permitting fees. “It’s a very worthwhile purpose,” City Manager Stan Brown said in addressing the issue.