Section 8 Housing voucher distribution canceled after thousands waiting in line get out of control

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TAYLOR, Mich. (WXYZ) - A chaotic scene erupted at the Taylor Human Services Center when the crowd waiting for a Section 8 Housing voucher distribution got out of control

Police say thousands of people from all over the area were at the center. Many were homeless, single moms, or disabled. They were hoping to get help paying for their housing from the government.

"There was elderly, disabled people, pregnant single women. They were here for help, to get their section 8 vouchers. It just shows you what a desperate need... some were here since yesterday," said Rhianna Rodriguez.

7 Action News is being told there were 1,000 vouchers available and 5,000 people showed up trying to get one.

Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/wayne_county/section-8-housing-voucher-distribution-canceled-after-thousands-waiting-in-line-get-out-of-control#ixzz2Hn4uuSfL

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Section 8 Housing voucher distribution canceled after thousands waiting in line get out of control (Original post)	dkf	Jan 2013	OP
sounds like it was a disaster waiting to happen	dlwickham	Jan 2013	#1
Sounds like they need to better determine need instead of making lucky winners.	dkf	Jan 2013	#2
K&R !!! n/t	RKP5637	Jan 2013	#3
Millions need help	superpatriotman	Jan 2013	#4
I avoid stories like that because the racists flood the with comments. Newtown	Liberal_in_LA	Jan 2013	#5
This message was hidden by jury decision.	TheGov97	Jan 2013	#6