HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — For nearly a century, the Salvation Army and its emergency housing services have been a part of the Huntsville community.
In March, the emergency housing shelter abruptly closed, leaving dozens of people to find emergency resources elsewhere.
Two months ago, Major Joseph May, a Corps Officer, said they lost the person who was working as an emergency housing monitor because of illness. The expectation was for the monitor to return, but the illness delayed that return to duty.
May told News 19 that he has been unable to fill the housing monitor position.
“It isn’t a matter that we don’t have the funding, it’s that we just don’t have the people that will do the work,” May explained. “We’re still taking applications, and we’re hoping that the people that are out of work because of health reasons can return to work soon.”
The plan by the City of Huntsville community development officials is to eradicate the homeless crisis in the city. May knows that having the social service provider’s overnight shelter open and operating is a part of that plan.
“We realize that being shut down is putting a strain on the city’s plan,” said May. “It’s very frustrating to us because we’ve made a commitment to be a part of that plan to help meet the needs of the people who are in the community.”
The Salvation Army of Huntsville is looking to fill several positions, including Housing Monitor, Director of Development and thrift store positions.
You can find more information on their Facebook page by clicking here..
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