Emergency shelter in Tacoma transitions to permanent housing
The Hosmer shelter may not have reached its target goal to get people housed, but owners say they're moving forward with plans to help the community.
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The Hosmer shelter may not have reached its target goal to get people housed, but owners say they're moving forward with plans to help the community.
No matter the outcome of the political back-and-forth, the 285-unit micro-village planned for the 80-plus acre site near Spanaway will still get built.
In that time, some outreach providers and advocates are saying unhoused people are harder to find and less trusting of outreach personnel.
Tacoma’s camping ban ordinance has been in effect since Nov. 14. The city council approved the measure six to three and ever since, the decision has gotten some backlash from community members.
The Tacoma Rescue Mission is getting a brand-new kitchen with modern appliances and more space. The kitchen will be closed for eight weeks.