FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The City of Fort Wayne on Friday announced plans for a Homeless Services Center, with the intention of removing barriers to better address the homeless issue in the community.
According to a press release from the Community Development Division, the center would offer comprehensive, low-barrier services for the homeless. The center would include a 24-hours a day, seven days a week shelter to provide food, showers, laundry facilities, phone service, secure storage for personal belongings and more. It would also include designated parking for people living in their vehicles.
“Our community doesn’t offer all the services needed to address the complex issue of homelessness, and there is no organization equipped to fill these gaps alone,” said Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker. “That’s why the City of Fort Wayne is stepping up to lead an innovative partnership of the public, nonprofit and private sectors to offer results-oriented and compassionate services that prioritize safety and paths to permanent housing.”
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A location for the center has not yet been determined, however the City is looking for an existing building to purchase and renovate. The City would own the building with a non-profit organization running the facility…