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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

FEWER PLACES TO TURN: More homeless families facing closed doors


Though the city increased the shelter’s capacity from 58 to 65 beds in December, only seven rooms are set aside for families. With these rooms full, Churches United turns away five to 10 families a week, said executive director Durk Thompson.

In 2008, the shelter turned away 1,199 family members. So far this year they are on target to double that number, with more than 2,500 expected by the end of 2009.

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Posted by Claudia Rowe @ Equal Voice For Families at 9:39 AM

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