NEW Community Shelter begins $14M permanent housing construction
Apr 01, 2026
Construction is underway on the NEW Community Shelters $14 million permanent supportive housing project, a development aimed at providing stable homes for people rebuilding their lives after experiencing homelessness.A ceremonia
l groundbreaking was held in November. According to a shelter spokesperson, the project faced a few unexpected permitting delays, but staff say they are excited construction has begun.We are so very excited that our supportive housing project is underway after our successful capital campaign, said Terri Refsguard, CEO of New Community Shelter. We had such a great campaign cabinet who helped us raise the funds in less than a year, and now we look forward to making what the shelter does come full circle in 1012 months. This is my dream coming true.The facility will offer safe, long-term housing for individuals who have completed the shelters structured program and demonstrated readiness to live independently, according to the shelter.Construction is expected to be completed within 1012 months.
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