Olathe Needs More Salvation Army Help

Quick slice of life report from our suburban neighbors confronted with increasing harsh times and desperate need for assistance in emergencies and every day . . . Here's the word: 

The Olathe Planning Commission on Monday recommended the Salvation Army’s shelter on N. Woodland Street be allowed to expand by four additional units.

The organization’s shelter currently has 14 units on its property, but officials say the need for housing has only increased since it opened in 2012.

Both a rezoning measure and a request for a special use permit for the property at the corner of N. Woodland Street and E. Poplar Street, just a couple of blocks east of Olathe City Hall, were approved 8-0 at Tuesday’s commission meeting. 

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Olathe advances plan to expand Salvation Army's homeless shelter

The Salvation Army wants to add four units for families experiencing homelessness to its existing 14-unit shelter near downtown Olathe.