Winter shelter

A pastor and Daytime Warming Center founder urged funding 'all of the above' — healthcare vote, overnight shelter, decriminalized camping, and warming center dollars.

Delivered a staff letter from the Shelter Association asking for expanded winter warming space, noting seniors are the fastest-growing homeless group.

Followed with a brief plea that shelter prevents freezing deaths and exploitation.

Avalon Housing's interim co-executive director explained how a roughly $500,000 HUD cut forced Avalon to slash services instead of rent, and urged full funding of winter shelter needs.

Speaking for Delonis Center staff, she delivered a signed letter urging the county to find additional winter shelter space, especially for older adults.