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Salvation Army outlines rising demand in Chester, seeks in-house mental-health support
5692023 · August 28, 2025
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Summary
The Salvation Army told the council it served thousands of meals and shelter nights last year, said demand is growing and requested in-house mental-health services to improve placement into permanent housing.
Major James Stevenson, the Salvation Army’s lead officer in Chester, briefed the City Council on Aug. 27 about the organization’s local services and rising demand for housing and food assistance.
Stevenson said the Salvation Army served more than 18,000 meals and grocery orders and provided over 14,000 nights of shelter in the previous year. He…
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