City leaders said the shelters at risk of closing only had temporary or one-time funding. Now, the need for beds is still there but the money is not.
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma may soon lose hundreds of shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. The funding for nearly 400 beds at temporary and emergency shelters is ending next year.
City leaders said the shelters at risk of closing only had temporary or one-time funding. Now the need for the beds is still there, but the funding is not.
“Right now, the city has a shelter funding gap of about $9 to $12
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