Facing the dilemma of having to turn away those seeking help at its emergency shelter, the Refuge House is aiming to raise $4 million dollars to build a new facility that can match a growing demand for its services.
- Executive Director Emily Mitchem says they have to turn away about 100 people per month due to limited space.
- The current facility, located in Leon County, only has 23 beds but serves six counties across the Big Bend.
- Watch the video to hear what a new, additional shelter could do for those in need.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
An expansion is needed for the Refuge House.
That’s according to Executive Director Emily Mitchem, who tells me their running out of space in their current emergency center…