Madison County shelters open The CEO Keith Overholt says, more than 300 people are spending the night and they provide more than 1000 meals a day. (Source: WAFF) By Nolan Crane | February 17, 2021 at 8:41 PM CST - Updated February 17 at 8:41 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Overnight shelters and warming stations across Madison County are once again taking care of a lot of people this week.
Employees at the Huntsville Downtown Rescue Mission opened the doors to the cafeteria at 5 pm, February 17th.
The CEO Keith Overholt says, more than 300 people are spending the night and they provide more than 1000 meals a day.
The Downtown Rescue Mission is not the only organization offering a helping hand.
By Madalyn O Neill
Dec 24, 2020 2:44 AM
MADISON, Wis. – The brutal cold lining up with the Christmas holidays means homeless shelters will have their work cut out for them.
This year, the challenges have been piling on. Stephen Heck, director of operations and development at the Salvation Army in Madison, said they’ve seen a big increase in need in the community.
“Now you have cold temperatures, that adds another layer of need,” Heck said, adding that cold weather brings more people seeking homelessness services.
“Oh absolutely, then put it on top of Christmas,” Heck said. “We were already twice the number of single women at our shelter and already at capacity at hotels, so it’s a challenge. We’re up for the challenge.”
By Madalyn O Neill
Dec 24, 2020 2:44 AM
MADISON, Wis. – The brutal cold lining up with the Christmas holidays means homeless shelters will have their work cut out for them.
This year, the challenges have been piling on. Stephen Heck, director of operations and development at the Salvation Army in Madison, said they’ve seen a big increase in need in the community.
“Now you have cold temperatures, that adds another layer of need,” Heck said, adding that cold weather brings more people seeking homelessness services.
“Oh absolutely, then put it on top of Christmas,” Heck said. “We were already twice the number of single women at our shelter and already at capacity at hotels, so it’s a challenge. We’re up for the challenge.”