The South Railroad Facility in Loveland, a temporary overnight shelter that opened in 2023, is set to close on Monday due to funding issues, sparking concern among shelter users and advocates.
The City of Loveland said the facility was “funded with one-time dollars that are now exhausted.” The city stated that it has implemented “service-level reductions to ensure a balanced General Fund.”
William Kennedy has been staying at the South Railroad Facility intermittently since last October. He explained that this overnight shelter offers showers, restrooms and beds, making it a desirable option compared to sleeping outdoors…