A new homeless bridge shelter opens its doors Monday in the Midway District offering several resources to those in need.
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“We want the folks to feel that we just don’t open the flood gates here,” says President Bob McElroy. “Everyone will get to incrementally know each other here and develop some friendships. The mentoring is the big deal.”“We have teams out there right now. We have designated pick up, points we hope the folks show up.”“In terms of need, you see it every day on the streets,” says Chair of the County Board of Supervisors Nathan Fletcher.
ABC 10News learned that 17 different agencies will be working to provide resources to those in need. This includes meals, showers, social workers, mental health and drug treatment services, and more.