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Fort Scott Builds Community to Help Homeless | Joplin News
Fort Scott, Kansas is flipping the script on homelessness by building a community-powered solution instead of just kicking people out. City administrator Brad Matkin’s team includes churches, businesses, cops, and everyday citizens—all working together to help folks in tents at Second Street Park, especially after fires broke out. Police won’t arrest unless there’s a crime, focusing on support and housing, not enforcement. This isn’t about temporary fixes—it’s about creating real pathways to stability through collaboration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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