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Guest shelter asks Lancaster for $5,000 to improve referrals and services for county residents
Summary
Guest representatives told the board their winter shelter served 51 people this season (four from Lancaster County) and requested $5,000 to bolster case management, advocacy and coordination to better serve Lancaster residents and overcome transportation barriers to services located in Gloucester.
Linda Hodes and Michelle Wells of Guest said the nonprofit operates a year-round day shelter and a winter overnight shelter serving the Northern Neck region; they requested $5,000 in county support for FY27 to improve outreach, referrals and coordination for Lancaster County residents.
Wells said Guest operated an overnight winter shelter this season that served 51 people, an 18% increase over the prior year, and that four of…
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