Friday, August 20, 2010
WestCare Homeless Shelter Needs Funding
KENTUCKY....
Funding for the WestCare Homeless Shelter in Pikeville has run out, and officials say they have no money and need $160,000 to continue operating. WestCare officials say the funding from the city of Pikeville has ended, and several grants ran out. Since it opened in 2006, at least 1,500 people have stayed at the shelter which provides beds, three meals per day and other assistance to people in five counties. This year, nearly 50 percent more people are using the shelter than last year, but it is at risk to close. Judi Patton, the wife of former Governor Paul Patton, says the shelter will take any donation. Shelter directors will send brochures with a donation form in the mail in Pike County next week.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 5:03 PM 
