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Share Center emergency shelter praised; organizers announce Nov. 6 fundraiser
Summary
Speakers at the Oct. 21 meeting thanked the city for quickly enabling the Share Center's emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness and promoted a Nov. 6 fundraiser and raffle to support operations.
Several residents and neighborhood leaders used public comment on Oct. 21 to thank the city and partner groups for establishing an emergency shelter at the Share Center and to promote an upcoming fundraiser.
Reese Atkins, a resident who spoke to the commission, said the shelter "will save lives" this winter and thanked city staff and volunteers for the quick action to open the facility. Kathy Anthea provided details about a Share Center fundraising dinner and raffle scheduled for Nov. 6 and said tickets are available online at sharecenterbc.org; she noted raffle tickets must be purchased live or by order form and offered to sell tickets outside the meeting afterward.
Commissioners and other residents expressed support for the shelter and asked residents to consider sponsorships and donations. No new city spending related to the Share Center was proposed during the meeting; comments were limited to praise, fundraising details and requests for community support.
