Winter Shelter Program Thrives in Clark County

0:00It's April 18, I'm Cory with the story. This is Canada News Today, driven by AI. This winchers volunteer driven shelter program in Clark County ran smoother than ever, wrapping up from November to March with churches and groups, like outsiders in and Lutheran spots keeping doors open every night. They hit full capacity most evenings, even after early hurdles. Others in needed a partner in St. Andrew Lutheran Church fundraised 75 $1,000 for women's and family beds, while live love outreach launched a new street outreach team. Folks seeking refuge mirror the county's homeless stats, older adults, veterans, domestic violence survivors with nearly one in three guests at St. St. Stain. Andrews being kids plus dozens with disabilities across sites. Others connected people to help, handing out nearly 3,000 bus passes, landing two in permanent housing at satellite spots, 25. Enter rentals at St. Andrews and dozens more into treatment or year-round shelters.

1:04Volunteers built real family bives, sharing holidays and meals, turning cold nights into community bonds that remind us the need for these safe havens. It's growing strong.