BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jericho Road is receiving a $250,000 state grant to build a new playground at its Vive shelter in Buffalo.

"We know that in child development that to have space to go outside, to have a safe space to play outside is really important, to be able to climb and to do all of the things for gross development that allows them to be strong, and it helps build their minds," said Allana Krolikowski, the CEO of Jericho Road.

Krolikowski tells us they moved Vive into the building they are in now years ago, and they can house 80 people every day. Vive provides housing and legal support services for refugees and asylum seekers.

"People who come to this country not having any idea what they are coming into deserve what is provided here, so thank you for doing that and thank you

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