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Faith groups, outreach teams tell council of progress on bridge housing; some residents raise concerns about proposed Salvation Army site
Summary
Faith‑based groups and outreach teams reported progress on bridge housing and services for unsheltered residents; a resident raised safety and location concerns about a potential Salvation Army shelter site and was told no final site is chosen and a Salvation Army representative will brief council at a future work session.
Multiple speakers during public comment on July 14 told the Aiken City Council that local faith congregations and partner organizations are coordinating services for people experiencing homelessness and reported tangible progress.
Kirk Johnson, pastor of Lost Sheep Ministries, described partnerships with churches and agencies and said the group's work now includes referrals to mental‑health and substance‑use services and support…
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