Tri-Cities overnight homeless shelter now open

Sourced from Tri-Cities Dispatch

As the temperatures dip, there are now 20 beds set aside for homeless folks in the Tri-Cities. Operated by the Progressive Housing Society, the overnight shelter is located at the former Riverview Hospital now known as Səmiq̓wəʔelə, (suh-Mee-kwuh El-uh). “This temporary shelter program is more than just a refuge from the harsh winter weather; it’s […]

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