Summary
Odyssey House, which runs the city's low-barrier shelter serving 296 people, asked the council to protect the shelter's funding in the budget — warning closure would put hundreds back on the streets.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding amounts are in the ordinances but not stated in the minutes.
People experiencing homelessness who rely on the shelter for beds, treatment connections, and housing pathways.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — November 5, 2026
Odyssey House, which runs the city's low-barrier shelter serving 296 people, asked the council to protect the shelter's funding in the budget — warning closure would put hundreds back on the streets.
City Council — July 23, 2026
Budget appropriations for the United Way Rapid Rehousing program to cut street homelessness were deferred to August 6 after the budget committee made no recommendation.
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