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Local pastors and residents urge council to address seasonal spikes in homelessness
Summary
Speakers including Lex Perry of C4 Impact and Curt Johnson told Aiken City Council that community and faith-based groups are providing shelter but warned events and rising lodging costs could displace people and worsen homelessness; they urged coordinated meetings with council and county partners to seek solutions.
Lex Perry, pastor of C4 Impact, told the Aiken City Council during public comment that his organization is operating full houses at several locations and is fielding a steady waiting list for housing assistance. He urged council to open a dialogue with faith and community groups about sheltering strategies and to consider liability and insurance barriers that limit churches’ ability to…
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