Kansas City Low-Barrier Shelter Desperately Seeking New Home

A worthwhile progress report and ironic glimpse at a homeless shelter that nobody wants to host:

The new council resolution, #240015, voted on last week states: “Directing the City Manager to reject all proposals, cancel RFP EV3180 and reissue a similar RFP that shall remain open for 30 days; and directing the City Manager to conduct proposer workshops through the Housing and Community Development Department.”

“I think that the new resolution makes the most sense”, said Evie Craig, president of the Paseo West Neighborhood Association.  “This is an opportunity for multiple sites and greater geographic distribution in a city that encompasses 318 square miles. This is what people have been advocating for, a more city wide approach to the issue.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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