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Public commenters describe continuing homelessness response; new Madison Home nonprofit aims for a permanent shelter
Summary
Speakers during public comment updated commissioners about local homelessness services: Madison Home’s new executive director said she is housing 8–12 people temporarily and seeks a permanent shelter to serve 60–80 people by winter; others invited commissioners to community events and a documentary screening.
Several members of the public used the meeting’s public-comment period to update the commission on homelessness services and to invite officials to community events.
Monica Barnes, who said she has taught in Madison County Schools for 24 years and recently took over leadership of Madison Home, told the commission she has filed for nonprofit status for Madison County Haven of Hope and is currently providing temporary housing for about 8 to 12 people at a private location near downtown. Barnes said the group is…
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