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Oshkosh council weighs funding for volunteer-run emergency shelters and coordinator role
Summary
Councilors discussed proposals to coordinate volunteer-run warming/cooling shelter space and asked city manager to consult county partners; Trinity faith community offered space but needs funding for one paid coordinator.
Councilors on Feb. 25 discussed possible city support to coordinate volunteer-run emergency sheltering and hygiene services for people experiencing homelessness, and asked the newly sworn city manager to explore partnerships with Winnebago County and nonprofit providers.
Why it matters: Council members and staff said existing nonprofits and county services are at capacity and that faith-based groups have offered space but lack staff and funding to operate year-round relief, including warming shelters in extreme cold and access to showers and laundry in warmer months.
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