KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo County has another new homeless shelter to serve the needs of homeless residents with health issues.
The county board approved allocating over $465,000 from the Housing Millage to a coalition of healthcare organizations, the ISK, and WMed for start up costs to get the facility fully staffed and funded for certification.
“The proposal anticipates future sustainability through Medicaid reimbursement, that’s very important, and healthcare integration,” says County Housing Director Mary Balkema, who adds it’s a “cost avoidance strategy” that will be less taxing on local agencies and public services than what’s currently happening…