Lakeland Homeless Shelter Plans to Move to Memorial Blvd. Has Businesses Concerned

Lakeland homeless shelter plans to move to Memorial Blvd. has businesses concerned

Every night, cots are placed in the dining room of Talbot House Ministries to accommodate the influx of people coming through their doors.Right now, Talbot House uses these two spaces in the dining room area for overflow, overnight housing, said Maria Cruz, Talbot House executive director.The Lakeland nonprofit provides emergency shelter to 220 to 250 people, and those numbers continue to grow.WATCH: Lakeland homeless shelter plans to move to Me…

Memorial Boulevard: Can a New Homeless Shelter and Economic Revitalization Coexist?

‘Memorial Works’ crew would give homeless people stipends for cleaning, landscaping and beautification. The post Memorial Boulevard: Can a New Homeless Shelter and Economic Revitalization Coexist? appeared first on LkldNow.