BRIDGETON, Mo. – The nonprofit Room at the Inn has been helping homeless families for more than 30 years. Laurie Phillips, the agency’s executive director, is excited about a federal grant allowing the 24-hour shelter to renovate and expand its Bridgeton location.
“We are always full, and there are always families that need support,” she said.
Phillips’ shelter is one of only three emergency shelters in St. Louis County.
Room at the Inn currently helps approximately 8-10 families daily, which equates to a total of 20 individuals. The renovation is expected to allow the agency to help an additional 15 individuals daily.
The agency will need a temporary location during renovations.
Phillips thought the agency had a solution when temporary space was offered at the vacant rectory of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church in Florissant. But the city’s elected leaders failed to vote on the agency’s required zoning change.
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