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Homeless coalition reports progress at Saint Benedict's; Cottonite shelter to close in March, officials say
Summary
Councilor Vigil reported the homeless coalition received positive updates about Saint Benedict's shelter, which officials said now houses 10 residents with improved conditions. Coalition members also reported the Cottonite shelter will close in March and that tenants at Horizon Heights are transitioning to more stable housing.
Councilor Jan Vigil gave a committee report to the Alamosa City Council summarizing recent homeless coalition activity and outreach.
Vigil said the coalition received pictures and status updates showing improvements at Saint Benedict's shelter and reported 10 residents currently living there. He said the outreach team, police officers and community service officers have supported the site and that coalition members felt the facility was "a complete different place" compared with previous conditions.
Vigil also reported updates that a resident of Horizon Heights had moved to more stable housing and relayed a report that the Cottonite shelter will close in March. He noted the coalition has distributed bus tickets to assist people traveling to other locations and that outreach and police teams will continue support work for remaining residents.
Ending: Vigil thanked outreach partners and the police department for their work on the coalition's efforts and encouraged continued collaboration.
