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ASPEN, Colo.—Pitkin County commissioners have set up an emergency assistance fund after money to help people with one-time emergencies ran dry.
The county is putting another $4,000 into the fund that is used to help people pay rent, utility bills, transportation and other necessities.
According to the Aspen Times ( ), the fund began the year with $45,000 and it has already run out. Most of the money has gone for rent assistance.
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Information from: The Aspen Times,
