The resolution authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 to Sojourner House in Rhode Island to support its permanent housing development program. This program provides safe and secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations. The funding will be used for the acquisition and rehabilitation of residential buildings, ensuring that those escaping abusive environments have access to secure housing and supportive services. The resolution also highlights the importance of local matching funds to secure federal grants that Sojourner House relies on to support its initiatives, thereby fostering a partnership between the state and the organization to address the urgent housing needs of abuse victims in Rhode Island.