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“When somebody is trying to flee, the need for emergency shelter is critical."

"The difficulties that come with being homeless, coupled with the consequences of housing scarcity can have a devastating effect on one’s well-being."

"Other countries do so much better than we do, but we can do better," said Tracy Hardekopf, leader of the Homeless Center for Strafford County.

"There isnt enough affordable housing or landlords willing to take people who have been living in the shelter."

With the Willand Warming Center slated to close at the end of the month, the plans for the future of a homeless shelter or warming center are unclear.

“Given the high transmission rates in the community and the low vaccination status in the population, we expected to address COVID."

"The mayors respect and appreciate the due diligence and the work of the Fidelity Committee," Dover Mayor Bob Carrier said.

The shelter on Willand Drive in Somersworth is serving record numbers of unsheltered clients.

A 71-year-old unsheltered man was rescued from the cold after a Key Buick GMC employee heard cries for help from the woods.

“Given the high transmission rates in the community and the low vaccination status in the population, we expected to address COVID."