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Shelter Cuts Amid Rising Homelessness | Columbus News
Franklin County’s adult shelters are slashing capacity by 43% as funding hangs in the balance, even as homelessness surges — a move critics say ignores the vital role shelters play in crisis response. With county officials calling last year’s funding a one-time gift and federal cuts looming, city leaders are urging them to step up, especially as shelters like Kristie Dawson’s — a 54-year-old woman displaced by a medical emergency — remain essential lifelines. While the county pushes for “wholistic” housing solutions and invests in long-term projects, shelter advocates warn that abandoning…
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