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Rescue Outreach Mission seeks up to $400,000 in county funds as shelter demand rises
Summary
Rescue Outreach Mission told commissioners it expects rising demand and may need up to $400,000 in county Community Service Agency (CSA) funds to avoid running reserves below three months; the organization urged continued county partnership while planning to expand fundraising and use reserves cautiously.
Rescue Outreach Mission (ROM) told the Seminole County commission May 20 it is projecting increased shelter demand and requested the board consider up to $400,000 in CSA or county funding to stabilize operations through its 2026 fiscal year.
ROM representatives said they have increased services, added staffing and used reserves; current projections would leave about three months of operating reserves if additional funds are not secured.
Nut graf: Why it matters — ROM operates the county’s primary open shelter and provides emergency beds; any disruption could increase unsheltered homelessness and pressure…
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