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Faith groups and organizers praise city steps to expand warming‑shelter capacity; call for better outreach
Summary
Community groups said recent coordination has expanded emergency shelter capacity and recommended more signage and outreach for people without phones; city representatives agreed to collaborate.
Representatives of faith groups and volunteer organizations told council they are encouraged by recent steps the city and partners have taken to expand shelter and emergency options for people experiencing homelessness, and they urged improved outreach to ensure people in need know where to go.
James Smith, speaking for Virginia Organizer and volunteers from local churches and Portsmouth…
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