Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Community Lifeline cold weather shelter approved

Mason County commissioners approved a Community Lifeline request for funding a 24/7 cold weather shelter for 35 people from December to May at the Dec. 6 meeting.

According to the information packet, Community Lifeline has been working with Public Health staff on the request for additional money to provide the shelter resources to open 24/7 to house up to 35 people. The request will help fund six existing employees and add two additional staff to cover nights. The original request was for November to May, but was...