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City recognizes ECHO West Texas as local lead for Lubbock continuum of care
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The City of Lubbock formally recognized ECHO West Texas and its board at the Oct. 7 council gathering after the nonprofit secured local control of the Lubbock Continuum of Care; city and ECHO leaders said the shift aims to coordinate services for people experiencing homelessness locally.
The Lubbock City Council on Oct. 7 recognized ECHO West Texas after the nonprofit was appointed lead agency for the newly independent Lubbock Continuum of Care, a move city and nonprofit officials said will let the community coordinate homeless services locally.
City Councilman Gordon Harris introduced ECHO West Texas and its board members at the ceremony; he called the organization’s work an early success and thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts. “We want to make Lubbock a model city when it comes to working…
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