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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Affordable housing coming to Hamilton County shows 'momentum,' advocates say
Three housing complexes in Hamilton County will be under construction this year to tap a small dent in the area's stubborn shortage of affordable housing. But even that limited forward progress counts as giant steps in a field where funding, commitment, cooperation and available land are scarce. 'Our word of the year was 'momentum,'' said Andrea Davis, executive director of Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, a nonprofit that builds low-cost homes. 'We hope to keep it going.' Two projects – in Noblesville and Carmel – headed by HAND are scheduled to break ground in the next few months. The other, a much larger project by an Indianapolis developer, is under construction in Noblesville. In addition, two developments by HAND were completed last year: Cumberland Cottages in Fishers and in Noblesville's Plum Prairie district. 'Our goal now is to identify two projects every year that we can pursue,' Davis said. The two developments to start construction this year are: Stony Creek Duets, which consists of six three-bedroom apartments at 1500 Greenfield Ave. with plans to add six more when new funding comes in. The $2 million project is paid for mostly by a $1.3 million Indiana Housing and Community Development grant. Home Place Duets at 1040 E. 108th St. in Carmel. The complex is a $3 million HAND development of six apartments financed with a $1.7 million Hamilton County Housing & Community Development Authority American Rescue Plan of 2021 grant. The homes in both developments will be rented to households earning up to 60% of the area median income, capped at $55,620 for a three-person household or $61,740 for a four-person household. Already under construction are the Townhouses at Stony Creek at 1225 S. 16th St., Noblesville. The $15.2 million development will have 39 townhouses in five buildings renting to families making below 60%, 50% and 30% of the area median income of $102,900 for a family of four. The project by Indianapolis-based T&H Investments, just blocks from HAND's Stony Creek Duets, is one of the larger low-income projects in Hamilton County. It sits in an industrial zone just south of a government public works building and was a trailer park until 2006. On the site recently, a dozen construction workers finished driving nails into the wooden frames of the first building on the north end of the project while excavators moved dirt and cement mixers stood ready to prepare the foundations for some of the other four buildings. 'We're moving fast after some weather delays earlier this season,' T & H Site Superintendent Mike Wheatley said, as he stood next to a large pile of lumber planks. 'As far as know we've purchased all the supplies we need and are on schedule.' The first building will be a row of 11 two-story townhouses with three bedrooms on the second floor, he said. The other four buildings will have fewer units but with identical layouts. Surface parking will separate the buildings and a community center will be built near the entrance to the development. The apartments will be available for families making below 60%, 50% and 30% of the area median income, with 20% set aside for people with disabilities. Other proposals since 2006 to put low-income housing on the site have failed. The most recent was in 2016, when developer Real America submitted plans to build low-income housing for people 55 years of age and older. But its application for tax credits was denied, and the project was dropped. A 2022 Housing Needs study found that nearly 19,000 Hamilton County households, or one in four, spend more than 30% of their income on rent, a yardstick set by the federal government to define cost-burdened households. Many spend more than half of their income on rent or mortgage payments. Aimee Jacobsen, executive director of the Noblesville Housing Authority, which oversees public housing countywide, said unattainable rents and home prices make it difficult for working class families to find places to live. 'That's much of the workforce, like teachers, emergency responders,' she said. The county has about 1,900 low-income units available through housing vouchers, one Section 8 development and 10 'tax credit' complexes that were built with substantial government subsidies to provide fair market rentals. Jacobsen said increasingly political, business and corporate leaders are recognizing affordable housing as a problem. Each of the county's four large cities has had committees study the problem. 'I think they see it as a priority,' she said. T & H Vice-President of Development Scarlett Andrews said Noblesville and Hamilton County were cooperative as the company navigated funding, zoning and permitting approvals. 'This site has seen multiple possible iterations,' she said. 'We were lucky to have full support.' 'Hopefully, this will turn out to be a meaningful project," she said. Call IndyStar reporter John Tuohy at 317-444-6418 or email him at Follow him on Facebook and X/Twitter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Affordable housing coming to Hamilton County shows 'momentum,' advocates say
Indianapolis Star
15-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Affordable housing coming to Hamilton County shows 'momentum,' advocates say
Three housing complexes in Hamilton County will be under construction this year to tap a small dent in the area's stubborn shortage of affordable housing. But even that limited forward progress counts as giant steps in a field where funding, commitment, cooperation and available land are scarce. 'Our word of the year was 'momentum,'' said Andrea Davis, executive director of Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, a nonprofit that builds low-cost homes. 'We hope to keep it going.' Two projects – in Noblesville and Carmel – headed by HAND are scheduled to break ground in the next few months. The other, a much larger project by an Indianapolis developer, is under construction in Noblesville. In addition, two developments by HAND were completed last year: Cumberland Cottages in Fishers and in Noblesville's Plum Prairie district. 'Our goal now is to identify two projects every year that we can pursue,' Davis said. The two developments to start construction this year are: The homes in both developments will be rented to households earning up to 60% of the area median income, capped at $55,620 for a three-person household or $61,740 for a four-person household. Already under construction are the Townhouses at Stony Creek at 1225 S. 16th St., Noblesville. The $15.2 million development will have 39 townhouses in five buildings renting to families making below 60%, 50% and 30% of the area median income of $102,900 for a family of four. The project by Indianapolis-based T&H Investments, just blocks from HAND's Stony Creek Duets, is one of the larger low-income projects in Hamilton County. It sits in an industrial zone just south of a government public works building and was a trailer park until 2006. On the site recently, a dozen construction workers finished driving nails into the wooden frames of the first building on the north end of the project while excavators moved dirt and cement mixers stood ready to prepare the foundations for some of the other four buildings. 'We're moving fast after some weather delays earlier this season,' T & H Site Superintendent Mike Wheatley said, as he stood next to a large pile of lumber planks. 'As far as know we've purchased all the supplies we need and are on schedule.' The first building will be a row of 11 two-story townhouses with three bedrooms on the second floor, he said. The other four buildings will have fewer units but with identical layouts. Surface parking will separate the buildings and a community center will be built near the entrance to the development. The apartments will be available for families making below 60%, 50% and 30% of the area median income, with 20% set aside for people with disabilities. Other proposals since 2006 to put low-income housing on the site have failed. The most recent was in 2016, when developer Real America submitted plans to build low-income housing for people 55 years of age and older. But its application for tax credits was denied, and the project was dropped. A 2022 Housing Needs study found that nearly 19,000 Hamilton County households, or one in four, spend more than 30% of their income on rent, a yardstick set by the federal government to define cost-burdened households. Many spend more than half of their income on rent or mortgage payments. Aimee Jacobsen, executive director of the Noblesville Housing Authority, which oversees public housing countywide, said unattainable rents and home prices make it difficult for working class families to find places to live. 'That's much of the workforce, like teachers, emergency responders,' she said. The county has about 1,900 low-income units available through housing vouchers, one Section 8 development and 10 'tax credit' complexes that were built with substantial government subsidies to provide fair market rentals. Jacobsen said increasingly political, business and corporate leaders are recognizing affordable housing as a problem. Each of the county's four large cities has had committees study the problem. 'I think they see it as a priority,' she said. T & H Vice-President of Development Scarlett Andrews said Noblesville and Hamilton County were cooperative as the company navigated funding, zoning and permitting approvals. 'This site has seen multiple possible iterations,' she said. 'We were lucky to have full support.' 'Hopefully, this will turn out to be a meaningful project," she said.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘He stays the mile strongly and looks all class' – Templegate's big 4-1 NAP can strike at Newmarket
TEMPLEGATE tackles a huge Saturday of racing confident of banging in several winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. RULING COURT (3.35 Newmarket, nap) He can give Charlie Appleby his third 2,000 Guineas in three years. He is the choice of stable jockey William Buick who was on board when scorched to victory in Dubai last time. He stayed the mile strongly there and has a lot more to offer. He handles quick ground and looks all class. MORE THUNDER (1.45 Newmarket, nb) He showed loads of pace when winning over course and distance 18 days ago. He goes on any ground and can strike again under a 5lb penalty. HAND OF GOD (2.20 Newmarket, treble) He shapes like he could be better than a handicapper in time and finished last season with an impressive win at Ascot. This trip suits on fast ground and he'll take a lot of beating if fit enough. 1.45 MORE THUNDER showed loads of pace when winning over course and distance 18 days ago. He goes on any ground and can strike again under a 5lb penalty. A few of these like to be on the pace including Lethal Levi who shaped well in a Group 3 here last time. He has enough weight but could hit the frame. Purosangue may be a little too high to win but he shaped well enough at Southwell last time and can figure in the finish. Aramram is consistent and landed a hat-trick of seconds here last time and is off the same mark today. Woodhay Wonder is happiest making all and went well for a long way here last time. He should be fitter for that and may have more staying power today and have a better chance of holding on. 2.20 HAND OF GOD shapes like he could be better than a handicapper in time and finished last season with an impressive win at Ascot. This trip suits on fast ground and he'll take a lot of beating if fit enough. Arabian Light has few miles on the clock and was impressive at Meydan last time over this trip. He likes quick ground and can figure despite his hefty weight. Approval is another who could have a big season as a four-year-old. He signed off last season with a game win at Goodwood and should enjoy these quick conditions from a fair 4lb higher. Galeron ran well in the Lincoln to be beaten less than two lengths on debut for Charlie Hills. He could do with a little help from the handicapper but has ability. 2.55 NO HALF MEASURES ended last season holding her own in the Group 1 L'Abbaye at Longchamp so has lots of ability. That was on soft but better ground suits and there's improvement to come this season. Beautiful Diamond progressed nicely last year with her second in a Curragh Group 2 the highlight. She's another who should come into her own as a four-year-old. Seven Questions has ability as he showed when winning this race 12 months ago. He didn't quite build on that but this is his first run here since and we know he goes well fresh. Tropical Storm gets plenty of weight from his elders and took a York Listed contest in August before signing off with a good run in the Flying Childers at Donny. He has plenty of scope to improve for Andrew Balding this season. 3.35 RULING COURT can give Charlie Appleby his third 2,000 Guineas in three years. He is the choice of stable jockey William Buick who was on board when scorched to victory in Dubai last time. He stayed the mile strongly there and has a lot more to offer. He handles quick ground and looks all class. Field Of Gold is the obvious danger after his demolition job in the Craven here 17 days ago. John Gosden is looking for his first win in this race and says his star was only 85 per cent fit last time. If that's true he will take a lot of beating. It's over 20 years since the last horse did the Craven-Guineas double though. Shadow Of Light and Expanded were one-two in the Dewhurst last season so should be able to figure at Classic level although Buick has got off the latter to ride the tip. You never rule out an Aidan O'Brien runner in this race but Expanded needs a bit more. Scorthy Champ is a danger too if building on his National Stakes win for Joseph O'Brien. Goodwood 2.00 BRIGHT THUNDER ran a promising race when fifth in a Curragh Group 3 last time. She travelled sweetly and looked likely to win before her lack of a recent run told in the closing stages. With that under her belt, she can take a step forward. Crimson Advocate did well in sprints last season but is bred for at least this trip and went down in a head-bobber in the Listed Snowdrop Stakes at Kempton on return. She is another who should have come on for that run. Sirona would be a major danger if fully wound up. She took a Listed prize at Newmarket in September and went close in a French Group 3 to finish the season. She goes on any ground and can have another good campaign. Chic Columbine was no match for Dancing Gemini at Doncaster last time but she'll be fitter for the outing and has won here before, which is a major plus on a quirky track that doesn't suit every horse. Thirsk 2.35 MR KING had a nice warm-up for this at Redcar last time and has had a welcome nudge down the weights. A lot of the field like to be up with the pace and there's every chance they will go too quick and set things up for a finisher like him. He saves his best for quick ground and should get his conditions today. A pace collapse would also suit Obelix who was unlucky when coming with a late rattle here last month. That was over 7f and moving back to a mile looks a wise move. Rhythm Master went close at Redcar 12 days ago and is back from the same mark. He was second here two starts ago and has every chance of at least making the frame. Our Havana galloped on strongly when scoring at Musselburgh over 7f last time and would be dangerous if lasting home. Whip Cracker didn't run his race in the Lincoln on his turf comeback but the Richard Hughes horses are running better now and he's in the place picture too. Templegate's tips NEWMARKET 1.10 Unequal Love Won this race last year and can repeat the feat. 1.45 More Thunder (nb) Game win here latest and can improve further. 2.20 Hand Of God (treble) Classy and hard to beat if fit for this comeback. 2.55 No Half Measures Did well last season and Ryan Moore on for return. 3.35 Ruling Court (nap) Expensive buy who was impressive in Dubai last time out. 4.05 French Master Highly rated and should be better than a handicapper. 4.40 Hoodie Hoo Hot form on the sand and big chance if transferring to grass. 5.15 White Crown Star Went close over course and distance last time out. 5.50 Crack Shot Won this last year and back from the same handicap mark. GOODWOOD 1.30 Ancient Times Back to his best when scoring at Doncaster last time out. 2.00 Bright Thunder Good run at The Curragh on comeback and can improve. 2.40 Believitanducan Consistent and another good effort at Kempton last time. 3.20 Spirit Of Albion Went close at Epsom last time and can improve for that run. 3.55 Sir Lowry's Pass Improved through last season and can progress further. 4.33 Cavolero Nero Good effort at Newmarket last time and right in the mix. 5.05 Power Fizz Two good wins this season and can progress further. THIRSK 1.35 Magic Box Showed plenty of promise on debut at Yarmouth last time. 2.05 Under The Radar Good start when fourth at Pontefract latest. 2.35 Mr King Has been laid out for this and can come late to score. 3.15 Woroodd Promising third on debut at Newbury last month. 3.50 Letmeseethecolts Got her head back in front at Pontefract last time. 4.23 Kings Merchant Needed his comeback at Wolver and looks on a fair weight. 4.55 Mon Na Slieve Solid run at Musselburgh and likes this trip. 5.30 Cosmos Raj Been knocking on the door and this looks a good chance. UTTOXETER 4.10 Frontier Prince Will find this a lot easier than a Grade 2 last time out. 4.45 Salley Gardens Good win at Southwell and still ahead of handicapper. 5.20 Izzy's Grey Good second at Bangor and looks right in the mix again. 5.55 Coco Mademoiselle Was in winning form eight days ago and can follow. 6.30 West To The Bridge Plenty in hand when scoring at Wetherby last time out. 7.00 Side Stepper Finished last season with good effort at Hereford. 7.30 Seraphic Fit from the Flat and will enjoy these quick conditions. 8.00 Our Lil Has been running in much stronger races than this. HEXHAM 4.28 Baron De Midleton Will be happier taking this significant drop in class. 5.00 Destination Dubai Good form in bumpers and should make a fine hurdler. 5.35 First Street Solid hurdler and could have more to come over fences. 6.10 Moon Chime Brought down in much stronger contest last time out. 6.40 Top Of The Bay Got his head in front last time and every chance again. 7.10 Kicksaftersix Good winner here last time and can cope with rising mark. 7.40 Killybegs Jet Lady Good second at Newcastle and the form has been franked. 8.10 Tarbat Ness Regular winner on the Flat and chance back over hurdles. DONCASTER 5.10 Take A Breath Promise in maidens and can figure on handicap debut. 5.45 Archivist Keeps going close and this looks an excellent chance. 6.20 Nakeeb Two good runs including when second at Newmarket latest. 6.50 Danzart Good winner here last time and every chance again. 7.20 Rogue Dancer Flying on the sand and looks dangerous on turf too. 7.54 Melek Alreeh Bit in hand when winning at Southwell last time. Good run at Redcar and a repeat would give him a chance. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
CBS News
27-02-2025
- CBS News
Lawsuit claims Denver shelters aren't accessible for people with disabilities experiencing homelessness
A new lawsuit alleges Denver isn't doing enough to provide accessible shelter for people experiencing homelessness who have disabilities. Disability Law United, Newman| McNulty LLC, and Brooklyn Law School's Disability and Civil Rights Clinic filed suit against the City and County of Denver on behalf of Housekeys Action Network Denver (HAND) and people with disabilities experiencing homelessness. Those listed in the lawsuit said they were forced to sleep on the streets after being denied access to shelters and shelter-based services in violation of the disability law. HAND, a nonprofit organization established to address systemic issues and advocate for unhoused individuals in Denver, said they were forced to redirect resources and staff to fill the gaps in service left as a result of the listed failures by the Denver-funded shelters. The organization said they provided financial support to people with disabilities who were ejected from or unable to access shelters and devoted staff time to linking those people to caseworkers. Advocates said some shelters do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state anti-discrimination laws. "I'd show up like two minutes late, and they shut the door," said Christopher Haworth, who has cerebral palsy. For the past seven years, Haworth has spent periods living on the streets and said he has struggled to find accessible shelter. "I ended up sleeping outside in the alley in the snow because I didn't want to sleep on the ground. Somebody would steal my chair," he said. Haworth claimed he was denied admission to shelters that contract with the city, including two operated by the Denver Rescue Mission. He also alleged he was turned away from a shelter because there were no accessible beds reserved for wheelchair users. "The staff just didn't care," he said. Haworth is one of six plaintiffs suing the city, arguing its shelters do not meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities. Ana Miller, an organizer with the advocacy group HAND, said her brother, Haworth, was forced to sleep outside because shelters were not equipped to accommodate wheelchair users. "They have installed an elevator, but it was not even a year ago," Miller said. "Before that, they didn't even have a way for wheelchair and walker users to get into the area at the Lawrence Street Shelter. You had to crawl upstairs to get into the area they would keep for disabled people." The Denver Rescue Mission, which is named in the lawsuit, gave CBS Colorado the following statement: "For 133 years, Denver Rescue Mission has always strived to serve those experiencing homelessness with care and compassion. It is Denver Rescue Mission's policy not to comment on pending litigation." Other shelters named in the lawsuit said they would not comment on pending litigation. In a statement to CBS Colorado, a spokesperson for the Denver Department of Housing Stability directed our inquiry to the city attorney's office and said: "The City and County of Denver is always working to improve the shelter system and meet the needs of our unhoused neighbors." The city attorney's office also said they will not comment on pending litigation. Advocates argue the city has failed to provide enough accessible beds to meet demand. "In Denver, we have stories throughout our lawsuit about shelters turning away people with disabilities because they don't have enough accessible beds," said Andy McNulty, an attorney representing the plaintiffs.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Families wait an average of 130 days for shelter in Detroit system
The safety net meant to connect vulnerable Detroiters to shelter is under scrutiny after two children appear to have frozen to death last week while they slept in a van in a casino parking structure downtown. Leaders across the city are calling for change. Mayor Mike Duggan asked for a review of the city's homeless response system and protocols. In the meantime, leaders of homeless service agencies said the way people get into shelter is "broken" and called for more money and resources to address the need. New data, as well as changes made a year ago to the city's system of receiving calls for help and referring people to shelters, offers insight into the challenged system. The vast majority of those who made contact with the Coordinated Assessment Model, or CAM, which directs people facing homelessness to shelter and other housing resources in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park, were put on a waiting list to be placed in a shelter. Among those who received a referral, families spent the most amount of time — 133 days on average in December — on a list waiting to be placed in a shelter. Single women were on the waitlist for about three months, according to CAM's latest quarterly report. The length of time is a reflection of a number of factors, including availability of resources, such as housing subsidies, and need, said Tasha Gray, executive director of the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND), one of three nonprofits that manages CAM. On top of that, pandemic-era protections and financial aid have largely expired, and is "leading to a crisis that the homeless system alone cannot resolve." "More people are staying in shelters longer because they are not able to bounce back as quickly," Gray said in an email. "Also, resources like housing choice vouchers, which supported some households in moving out of shelters and gaining stability, are drying up as housing authorities are in budget deficits and are not receiving new vouchers from the federal government." More: Warming centers in Detroit: Where to find them as temperatures plummet More: Funeral details released for 2 children who froze in Detroit casino parking garage The family had reached out to the city's homeless response team at least three times, the latest in November, Duggan said during a news conference last week. Family shelter beds were available a few miles away from the parking structure, he said. "For whatever reason, this wasn't deemed an emergency that caused an outreach worker to visit the family," Duggan said. The exact details about the family's interactions with the system remain unclear. An administrative review is underway. Last week, Duggan called for the following: A review of the family's requests for help from the city's homeless services and the circumstances surrounding the two children's deaths. A review of phone center protocols to ensure residents know about available services. Adopt a policy that homeless outreach workers automatically visit minors experiencing homelessness. Reviewing the city's public information program so residents in need know about city services. Gray, with HAND, said she expects the city's report will show what those who work in the system know. "The question will be will we have the resources and capacity to make the change and how will other systems and the community invest and engage in needed changes," she said. Last year, there were 1,725 people facing homelessness, both sheltered and unsheltered, in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park — a 16% increase from the year before, according to a one-night count conducted in January by the Detroit Continuum of Care, the Homeless Action Network of Detroit and the city of Detroit. Among those tallied, 728 were part of families. About 300 people, including 28 families, were unsheltered, meaning they were sleeping in places not typically meant for human habitation. Data from CAM show the average wait time to the CAM call line in December was a little over six minutes. CAM received more than 11,000 calls and visits from October through December. In all, CAM completed roughly 8,000 intakes during that time. An intake includes diversion away from shelter or placement on a shelter waitlist. It may also lead to a referral to street outreach or placement on the shelter waitlist. Typically, Detroiters who need emergency shelter must go through the CAM system, by calling or going to an in-person location, to get a referral. CAM is known as coordinated entry and there are similar systems across the country. The idea is to have one streamlined process. CAM refers people to shelter "as resources become available," according to its website. The city's referral system has gone through changes in the past two years: Management of the system has changed hands from what was known as Southwest Solutions in 2023 to a combination of HAND, the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and Community & Home Supports, Inc. The way people are prioritized for shelter has changed, too. It was on a first-come, first-served basis. Now, shelter placement is based on need. Shelters also have moved away from placing people in overflow — cots, mats and temporary sleeping accommodations — when beds were full, according to HAND. That may have been because of funding limitations and safety concerns. This shift meant CAM staff couldn't refer people to overflow if there were no beds available. The city introduced a new phone number: the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine (866-313-2520). The change is intended to reduce wait times and repeat calls. The CAM line that people called when seeking a shelter was integrated with the city's housing hotline in 2023. Now, residents looking for placement into shelter or warming centers can access CAM by calling the city's housing resource helpline or by calling CAM. Last year, the city of Detroit and homeless service providers embarked on a five-year plan to reduce homelessness. A report said that in order to fully meet the needs of people estimated to experience homelessness in Detroit a year, the system needs to add at least 275 emergency shelter beds and 870 units of permanent supportive housing. More recently, Duggan said the city added 400 more shelter beds this winter and 110 drop-in beds, when shelters are full. Street outreach is available 24/7, he said. Getting into shelter remains a challenge. The 29-year-old mother reportedly called shelters multiple times before last week's tragedy, according to Detroit Board of Police Commissioner Tamara Liberty Smith, who also runs a transitional housing service. The mother told local TV stations that she has been unhoused for three months and reached out to the city for help. "I asked everybody for help. I called out of state, I called cities I didn't know, I called cities people asked me to call. I even asked Detroit — I've been on CAM list for the longest," she told WXYZ Detroit on Tuesday. Chad Audi, president and CEO of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, said the system is broken and has too many holes. He called for more changes, such as a 24/7 call center with transportation services. 'A homeless person needs a quick answer. They're in an emergency,' he said. John Stoyka, president and executive director of Community & Home Supports, Inc., said CAM is overwhelmed with phone calls and is understaffed. The system, including the staff and agencies involved, can only do so much, he said. CAM is tasked with assessing a person's needs and getting them into the appropriate program — but it's based on availability. "As long as there's not enough housing, people will continue to pile up in shelters, to be on the streets and to remain on waiting lists for voucher and permanent housing programs," Stoyka said. Frigid temperatures can be dangerous for people living out on the streets. Here's a rundown of resources to stay out of the cold and snow, according to news releases from the city and the Pope Francis Center. Two overnight respite locations are available through at least 9 a.m. Friday. Residents can walk into these spots anytime without a referral. They are: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries located at 13130 Woodward Ave. The Pope Francis Center at 2915 W. Hancock St.: The Pope Francis Center has 50 cots and provides blankets and meals. Shower and bathroom facilities are also available. There are private areas for women. The accommodations are for single adults. To get into an emergency shelter or warming centers, call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520. It will operate 24/7 through Friday, according to a news release. Residents can also go to in-person CAM sites for help at the following locations: Cass Community Social Services, at 11850 Woodrow Wilson St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. NOAH at Central, at 23 E. Adams Ave. on the second floor, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Veterans can go to the John D Dingell VA Medical Center, at 4646 John R St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. There are three warming centers in Detroit with sleeping accommodations, meals and showers. For more information, go to The three warming centers are: Cass Community Social Services, 1534 Webb St., for families and single women. Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, 12900 W. Chicago, for families and single women. Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, at 3535 Third Ave., for single men. Detroit recreation centers and Detroit Public library branches are available during regular operating hours, but not for overnight shelter. To find out days and hours of operation, go to and Free Press staff writer Andrea May Sahouri contributed to this report. Contact Nushrat Rahman: nrahman@ Follow her on X: @NushratR. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Long waits to be admitted to shelter plague Detroit homeless system
