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Committee advances $3.36 million to expand winter shelter capacity and support unhoused residents
Summary
Board Bill 94, advanced by the Budget and Public Employees Committee on Nov. 5, would allocate $3,360,000 in Grama interest funds for temporary congregate and non‑congregate shelter, warming buses and transportation, and increased operational staffing for the city's unhoused population.
The committee advanced Board Bill 94, a $3,360,000 allocation of Grama interest funds intended to shore up winter shelter operations and transportation for people experiencing homelessness across St. Louis.
Alderwoman Sonnier, who introduced the bill, framed it as a targeted, immediate investment in temporary shelter capacity, warming centers and buses and staff to operate expanded winter services. The Department of Human Services and the Office of Recovery told the committee the funds will…
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