Portland’s warming shelter couldn’t open Saturday because of staffing shortage
The 60-bed shelter will open Tuesday when temperatures dip below freezing. Portland's overnight warming shelter was unable to open due to a staffing shortage, despite temperatures in the single digits. The shelter, which can accommodate up to 60 people, is expected to open when temperatures dip below the 15-degree threshold to operate. The city is working to strengthen its staffing capacity and reduce the likelihood of this occurrence. This comes after the city stepped in to operate the shelter this year, receiving a $400,000 grant from MaineHousing for about 50 nights of operation. The location of the shelter has been criticized by advocates and homeless people for being too far from downtown.
Published : 7 months ago by Gillian Graham in
Portland did not have enough staff to open its overnight warming shelter Saturday night, despite temperatures in the single digits.
The shelter will be open Tuesday night when temperatures are predic... [3027 symbols]
