YORKTON - A new low barrier emergency shelter was finally opened as October arrives, after some delays in renovations.
“It’s going to be the first week in October,” said shelter coordinator Angela Chernoff in a YTW story ahead of the opening.
Chernoff said it is important to be opening, because “it’s getting cold.”
The new shelter at 139 Dominion Avenue in the city was initially expected to open in June, but Chernoff said there were issues accessing some materials, which delayed inspections, but now it is close to ready.
With the issues accessing materials Chernoff added costs rose, and they are always interested in donations to help offset those increased costs. People can email coordinator.shelter@phclc.org if they wish to donate.
The facility would also welcome canned food and dry goods.
The kitchen was busy Wednesday with a brisket supper fundraiser. Chernoff said the supper was raising money specifically for a commercial washer and dryer.
The shelter, now named Bruno’s Place will have 13 beds and Chernoff said there have been weekly calls of interest already.
The facility’s kitchen has been open, and serving meals, with a lot of interest.
Chernoff said they have seen 15-35 people out for breakfast, and lunch and supper up to 70.
Breakfast will remain a regular feature.
“That was always part of the original plan,” said Chernoff.
However, lunch and supper will only be for shelter clients once the beds open in October.
