Capital Improvement to the Beacon Homeless Day Resource Center

The County Executive's budget was released this week. I have requested a printout of it so I can review in detail and reference it in meetings. There are many issues we certainly need to grapple with (wage cuts, POS cuts, mens shelter funding and so many more).

However, I pleased to see necessary funding for the Beacon Homeless Day Resource Center (1.2 million dollars). This capital request funds for renovations that are required to enhance security in the courtyard for the safety of guests, staff, and neighbors; to improve daily storage capacity; and to address ingress and egress at the main entrance.

In addition, repairs are needed in the facility’s shower area, along with replacement of equipment and furniture due to heavy use.