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County approves $1.5 million in human services contracts for shelters, employment and drop‑in services

5500813 · July 30, 2025
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Summary

The Board approved four fiscal‑year 2025–26 contracts funded with Human Services Block Grant dollars: Arise/Bridal Shelter ($85,000), Glade Run ($350,000), Mark Enterprises ($509,936) and Patches Place ($570,000).

Lawrence County commissioners on July 29 approved four contracts totaling approximately $1.5 million for community mental health, housing and employment services for fiscal year 2025–26.

The contracts — part of the county’s Human Services Block Grant program — include a renewal with Arise (the Bridal Shelter of Lawrence County) for $85,000; a new contract with Glade Run (Glade Run Lutheran Services) for $350,000 to support family wellness, case management and a housing/renovation component; a renewal with Mark…

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