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The Rochester community has come together to help those experiencing homelessness and one business, Kwik Trip, stepped up in a big way recently with a donation.
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Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Rochester’s efforts to provide services and shelter for the homeless have received a big boost.
The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Friday announced it has been awarded a $1.1 million COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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This grant comes at a critical time for our community,” said Olmsted County Housing Director Dave Dunn.
“Many in Olmsted County have experienced economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is the OCHRA working diligently to help keep people in their homes during the pandemic, but we are committed to finding safe, warm places for homeless individuals and families to sleep. This grant will help us continue that work.”
“This grant comes at a critical time for our community,” Olmsted County Housing Director Dave Dunn said. “Many in Olmsted County have experienced economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is the (Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority) working diligently to help keep people in their homes during the pandemic, but we are committed to finding safe, warm places for homeless individuals and families to sleep. This grant will help us continue that work.”
The warming center has provided emergency shelter to more than 250 people since March 2020 and was scheduled to close for the year on March 30, but the Minnesota Department of Human Services funding will allow it to operate continuously into next January.
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Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Olmsted County has released a summary of the federal money it received to deal with issues related to the Covid pandemic. The county received more than $19-million.
Here is the information from the county:
Over the past several months, Olmsted County has used these funds to adapt to providing services in a COVID-19 environment and help individuals and families in our communities facing hardships due to the pandemic.
Examples of the county’s CARES Act fund expenses are provided below. It’s important to note that the county expects to continue experiencing ongoing pandemic-related expenses.