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McLean County committee approves Home Sweet Home Ministries shelter village and funds crisis outreach advertising
Summary
The Executive Committee approved awarding an RFP to Home Sweet Home Ministries for a 48-unit non‑congregate shelter called "The Bridal," and approved a multimedia crisis‑services advertising campaign in English and Spanish to promote local behavioral health resources.
The McLean County Executive Committee voted to approve awarding a request for proposals for a non‑congregate shelter project to Home Sweet Home Ministries and approved related advertising contracts to promote local crisis services.
Marina Landreth, presenting under the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, told the committee the department released the RFP as part of the Mental Health Action Plan’s 2025 strategic priorities and received a single proposal. Landreth said four independent evaluators and reference checks recommended moving forward with the Home Sweet Home submission; the committee approved the award and staff will bring a contract to the board for finalization in July.
Matt Burgess, CEO of Home Sweet Home Ministries, described the project as a 48‑unit shelter village the organization is calling "The Bridal," designed to provide temporary shelter plus on‑site behavioral health supports. "We have chosen to name this shelter village The Bridal, as as a nod both to its location… but also to indicate its purpose, and that's to be a bridge for…
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