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Cumberland County authorizes short-term shelter contract after Salvation Army closure
Summary
Following the April 15 closure of the Salvation Army shelter, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners authorized a short-term sheltering plan to replace lost beds, approve contracting up to $400,000, and begin implementation using existing funds while finalizing funding sources.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on May 8 authorized the county manager to contract for a three-month, short-term sheltering plan after the Salvation Army closed its local emergency shelter, leaving roughly 50 to 60 beds out of service.
Assistant County Manager Heather Skeems told commissioners the county immediately identified interim options after the April 15 closure. “Due to this closure, our county has currently come up with a short term solution for the loss of those 50 to 60 beds in our community,” Skeems said, outlining a mix of options including use of a faith-based partner and hotel rooms.
The nut of the plan is twofold: a faith-based partner that has a 50-bed capacity and is willing to operate Monday through Friday at a flat rate of $100 per person,…
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