Leaders from across Central Virginia have joined forces to address the needs of the homeless population as temperatures begin to drop, approving up to $618,000 for a surge shelter this winter.
Partners from CARITAS, The Salvation Army, Richmond City, and Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties announced their collaborative effort to fund the shelter during colder months.
The surge shelter, located inside the CARITAS building on Stockton Street in Richmond, will provide 60 beds from Dec. 1 to March 31, 2026. It will open when The Salvation Army’s inclement weather shelter reaches capacity and temperatures fall below 40 degrees…