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Kendall County Women’s Shelter outlines services and needs; county contribution listed at $15,000
Summary
Shelter leaders presented the agency’s programs — including a 32‑bed emergency shelter, counseling, transportation and an on‑site pet kennel — and described funding streams and operational needs. Commissioners and the judge discussed donations, thrift‑store revenue and options for local drives and satellite services.
Kendall County Women’s Shelter representatives described the nonprofit’s services and funding Tuesday as commissioners heard a presentation on the agency’s operations and needs.
Brooke House, chief program officer, and Holly Aldridge, chief executive officer, told the court the shelter operates a 32‑bed emergency facility and provides services for survivors of domestic abuse, their families and pets. “We operate a 32 bed emergency shelter for survivors of domestic abuse, their families, and their pets,” House said during the presentation.
House said clients may stay as long as six months when needed, though the program is not intended to be permanent transitional housing. Services include case management, individual and group counseling, transportation help (more than…
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