Carl Alves

At a press conference Wednesday morning, New Bedford officials unveiled a 22-point plan focused on increasing the supply of housing to address the growing cost of housing in the city.

Carl Alves, a member of New Bedford's HOME coalition, said the group is 'exploring new and innovative approaches to housing, as well as promoting new housing opportunities for all residents in the region.'

A new community organization called H.O.M.E. (Housing Options for Momentum and Equity) is enlisting help from area residents to come up with solutions.

The H.O.M.E. Group had its inaugural meeting at Keith Middle School to have a robust discussion on the housing issues facing New Bedford residents.

Carl Alves and Rev. David Lima provide an update on the opioid crisis in New Bedford and more.

New Bedford-based organization Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, or PAACA, has been helping people with addiction problems for nearly 40 years.

Georgie Souza's mission to help out the homeless here in New Bedford is carried on through the help of his family and PAACA.