Corvallis nonprofit Unity Shelter, which serves the homeless community in Benton County, will be suspending operations of its shelter programs and reducing its staff by 80% as a result of funding uncertainty.
Effective July 1, operations at the Men’s Shelter, Room at the Inn (the women’s shelter) and the Emergency Hotel Shelter program will be suspended.
On average, the Men’s Shelter and Room at the Inn serve a combined 80 people each night. Room at the Inn launched in 2013 and operated as a seasonal shelter until 2020, while the Men’s Shelter has been in its current location since 2017…