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Local nonprofit reports housing help for 33 people; council opens broad discussion on a community resource center
Summary
At a Twentynine Palms City Council meeting, Lakita Johnson of Molding Hearts reported serving 33 people and housing or linking 22. Councilmembers and residents discussed options for a city-run community resource center; no formal action was taken.
Lakita Johnson, CEO of Molding Hearts, told the Twentynine Palms City Council that her nonprofit has served 33 individuals and families and “22 individuals have been housed or linked to services.” The council discussed whether the city should pursue a community resource center or navigation services to centralize outreach, health and social services.
Johnson said Molding Hearts has helped nine males, eight females and five families, and has helped find employment for eight people. She described partnerships with county and nonprofit providers and said her group currently has “76 beds available.” She told council members the nonprofit provides a first-month subsidy and then expects clients to pay ongoing rent with their…
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