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House of Grace outlines transitional housing 'Dream Center'; warming center experience cited as proof of need

Ashland City Commission work session · February 6, 2026
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House of Grace outreach coordinator described plans to buy an adjacent building for up to 80 transitional housing units with case management and wraparound services; presenters cited the church-run warming center during a recent storm that served ~32 people and helped several enter recovery or treatment.

Brett Tarr, outreach coordinator for House of Grace, presented the nonprofit’s plan to the Ashland City Commission’s homeless committee for a "Dream Center" transitional housing program. Tarr said the organization aims to acquire the adjacent former AEP building and convert it into as many as 80 units across roughly 30,000 square feet, paired with case management and wraparound services provided in partnership with area providers including KDMC, Regroup and Pathways.

Tarr described the church’s recent operation of a temporary warming center during a severe storm, telling the commission the center served about…

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