Nonprofits ask Grand Traverse County for $200,000 to help Safe Harbor run year‑round
Presenters from regional foundations and shelter operators asked the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners for $200,000 over two years to bridge a funding gap and enable Safe Harbor to expand from a seasonal shelter toward year‑round operations; staff said a timely county decision is needed to align with a special‑land‑use permit application.
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Dave Mangabeer, president and CEO of the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, told the county board at a study session that regional partners are seeking $200,000 from Grand Traverse County for each of the next two years to help Safe Harbor transition toward year‑round shelter operations. "We hope today's information can help in the decision making process to secure $200,000 in funding from Grand Traverse County for both 2024 and 2025," Mangabeer said.
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