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Sarasota Commission approves $410,365 agreement with Salvation Army to expand homeless outreach beds

City of Sarasota Commission · February 2, 2026
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Summary

The commission unanimously approved a FY25–26 agreement with the Salvation Army to fund outreach/beds ($410,365). Staff emphasized this is a housing‑first, no‑cost entry for clients and described coordination with county shelters and diversion programs.

The City Commission unanimously approved an agreement for outreach beds with the Salvation Army on Feb. 2.

Shelley Legarski, the city’s Homelessness Response Coordinator, explained the program is a housing‑first partnership that provides bed space and connects people to wraparound services including…

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