Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu denied city funding for a program offering up to $500 in wellness perks to LGBTQ migrants, stating that a $7,500 grant to OUTnewcomers was designated for mental health services, not the disputed voucher program. The organization later revised its description to cap benefits at $50, sparking public backlash over taxpayer use and conflicting claims about the program's scope.