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Shelter coalition asks council for $30,000 to keep winter program running; council to consider request
Summary
Executive director of the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition asked council during public comment for possible city funding to help the "Room at the Inn" winter shelter, saying $30,000 is needed to operate the program for three months; council said it would take the request under advisement and follow up.
During public comment at the July 28 meeting, Veil Moore, executive director of the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition, asked the Mexico City Council to consider providing funding to continue the winter shelter program "Room at the Inn." Moore said the coalition needs to raise $30,000 to operate the program for a three‑month winter period and that without that funding the shelter would not operate this winter.
Moore provided program context and metrics: last year the coalition served 57 individuals, 21 of whom moved into transitional housing; among those moved were seven children aged 1 month to 11 years. She asked whether the city could help with funding and offered materials including the coalitions 2024 impact report.
Council response: a councilmember said the request would be taken under advisement and staff would follow up with Moore to discuss options; no formal action or appropriation occurred at the meeting.
Ending: Moore left contact information and invited council members to visit the shelter; council indicated staff would discuss the matter and follow up with the coalition.
