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TexasTowelie

(117,284 posts)
Sat Mar 3, 2018, 03:25 AM Mar 2018

Hobbs homeless shelter facing temporary closure

HOBBS -- Manna Outreach, a Christian ministry which for almost 30 years has been aimed at helping people temporarily down on their luck, now finds itself in a similar situation.

Following the announcement that co-directors Javonica and Michael Wallace are leaving their post because Michael started a new job, the non-profit organization may temporarily suspend some functions, including its shelter, until new managers are found.

Marilyn Coady, president of the board, confirmed Wednesday that Manna Outreach will be unable to provide housing or meals at the center until qualified and dedicated managers become available.

“We are suspending admissions,” Coady said. “The warehouse will remain open and we will still be distributing food baskets.”

Read more: http://www.hobbsnews.com/2018/03/02/manna-outreach-facing-temporary-closure/

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Hobbs homeless shelter facing temporary closure (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 2018 OP
So sorry to see this. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #1

PoindexterOglethorpe

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1. So sorry to see this.
Sat Mar 3, 2018, 04:28 AM
Mar 2018

I do volunteer work at the homeless shelter in Santa Fe, so I can almost guess what they are going through in Hobbs.

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