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Council authorizes agreement to sustain and expand warming center at United Presbyterian Church
Summary
Council authorized R26-51 to continue and expand operations at the United Presbyterian Church warming center, allocating previously set-aside CDBG funds and matching support from United Way; the center’s hours and capacity will increase and the Broome County Urban League will manage operations.
Council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with United Presbyterian Church to sustain and expand the warming center (UP Comfort Center), which has provided overnight accommodations for unhoused residents since 2023. Councilmember Rathmell outlined expanded operations: the facility will operate daily from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., increase overnight staffing, and expand capacity (configured to allow 25 beds for men and 25 for women, with flexibility to adjust based on need). The city previously allocated $120,000 in CDBG funds and United Way also committed support.
The Broome County Urban League will provide administrative and service support, and council recognized partners and local nonprofits that assisted in sustaining the center. A roll-call vote recorded 5-0 in favor of the resolution.
