Fresh Start Emergency Shelter asks Geary County to continue $40,000 support as it expands overnight services
Debbie Savage, executive director of Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, told commissioners the shelter converted to an overnight program in January 2026, has served 63 unique clients year‑to‑date, and requested continued county funding of $40,000 to sustain operations while pursuing ESG and other grants to reach 24/7 service.
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Debbie Savage, executive director of Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, asked the Geary County commission to continue the shelter’s $40,000 annual funding to sustain a newly established overnight program and expand case management and support services.
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