PETERSBURG, Va. — A Petersburg woman is once again taking it upon herself to open a cold weather shelter for homeless men in her community. But keeping the doors open through March 2026 will require significant support.
Pat Hines has made it her non-profit’s mission to provide a warm place for homeless men to get out of the cold at night. However, the financial challenge is substantial.
“If we pay just the minimum wage, it’s about $1,100 a week to make it seven days a week, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.,” Hines said.
The shelter provides essential services during the coldest months of the year…