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Boyle County homeless coalition outlines 'NewGround' long‑term temporary housing plan for South Bloom Street site
Summary
The Boyle County Homeless Coalition and Family Services Association presented NewGround, a multi‑phase, supportive residential program proposed for 447 S. Bloom St., asking for a rezoning and describing a multi‑step intake and stabilization model emphasizing case management and a limit on length of stay.
The Boyle County Homeless Coalition and Family Services Association on Tuesday described NewGround, a proposed supportive‑housing project they say would offer long‑term temporary housing and wraparound case management for people and small families experiencing homelessness.
Coalition leaders told the Boyle County Fiscal Court the project would be located on Family Services Association property at 447 South Bloom Street and that the group will seek a rezoning of the parcel from R‑2 to Central Business (CB) to align with the county’s future land‑use map and reduce transportation barriers to services.
“NewGround provides a supportive residential community,” Michelle Marble of Family Services Association said. “Its mission is to offer a secure and stable living environment for individuals and small families experiencing homelessness as…
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