Potential spot for homeless shelter identified; investigation into death of man in tent fire continues
The state
Fire Marshal
A news release from
"My heart breaks for the man who passed away on Saturday," said
The man's death comes as
According to data collected by the Manchester Homeless Outreach Collaboration, as of
Of those, 155 are considered "active" cases, while officials are unable to confirm the whereabouts of 276 individuals over the past 30 days.
There were 123 shelter beds in the city as of
The city's plans to use the building at
"This death is a very sad example of the need for more shelter and housing, but also the desperate need for more mental health services across the state. This is a very difficult population that includes people who are newly homeless and individuals that are mentally ill, mentally and physically disabled and people dealing with substance use disorders," said
"Thankfully, Families in Transition -- New Horizons has identified a potential property and is currently finalizing a lease and hiring additional staff," said Craig.
"We expect to be able to offer 45-50 beds at this new location," said Chumas in a statement.
"With this third shelter open, continued operations at our second shelter on
"Despite our recent setback, I am hopeful we may have more space soon," said Goonan. "
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