Downtown Nicholasville emergency shelter in danger of closing

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Downtown Nicholasville emergency shelter in danger of closing

Jessamine County’s only emergency homeless shelter is at risk of closing without recurring community support.  The Jessamine County Homeless Coalition (JCHC) has provided shelter, food, hot showers, and job assistance for eight years. The JCHC also provides Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners free of charge to the community and has historically run the fall festival. The JCHC is completely funded by community donations, volunteer work, and one an…