LOVELAND, Colo. — In less than two weeks, Loveland’s only overnight shelter will close its doors, leaving advocates and faith leaders worried about where dozens of people will sleep as colder nights approach.
The South Railroad Facility (SRF), which has operated since 2023 as a temporary shelter for up to 50 people each night, is scheduled to shut down on Sept. 30. City officials confirmed the closure, saying the shelter was never intended to be permanent.
“The SRF opened in 2023 as a temporary overnight shelter funded with one-time dollars that are now exhausted. The SRF’s temporary use permit for the shelter expires on Sept. 30 and cannot be extended under City code,” the city said in a public statement…