Homeless have limited options as shelters close

[TexasTowelie]

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, homeless people in the area are facing more challenges than before. Many have nowhere to go now that winter shelters have closed their doors.

In addition, many businesses who hire as the beach season approaches are shut down or not hiring.

Immanuel Shelter, based in Rehoboth Beach, has offered free stays in 15 local motel rooms, and was scheduled to shut down April 1. Thanks to emergency state funding, the shelter has been granted a temporary reprieve, and the program continues, said interim President Don Peterson.

However, he said, only those currently being housed can remain, and no new clients can be accepted. “We are basically sheltering in place, trying to keep everyone safe,” he said.

Read more: https://www.capegazette.com/article/homeless-have-limited-options-shelters-close/200336
(Lewes Cape Gazette)

[SheltieLover]

1. 😢

💔

[tazkcmo]

2. Especially for families and mentally impaired

I found more options for resting/sleeping/hanging out during the warmer months but I never was one to seek sleep over type shelters. Usually futile and it's just me, no children. It's toughest on the families and those unable to be independent and productive members of society due to mental health issues so I figured it was better to leave any openings for them.

Homelessness in this country is a national embarrassment.