Church's Quick Shelter Move Highlights Homeless Tension
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St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Church in Ocean City, Maryland, is rapidly establishing an indoor overnight shelter to accommodate homeless individuals, ahead of the towns April 1st deadline to remove tents from their property. The church, which previously hosted homeless individuals in tents, is now shifting to low-barrier beds inside the building due to zoning violations. The shelter aims to provide assistance without strict sobriety rules or programs that often exclude individuals from other shelters. This move comes as a response to the lack of local low-barrier shelter options, leaving homeless individuals vulnerable, especially during the tourist season. The church anticipates around twelve individuals the first night, with the number expected to increase during the busy summer months. This development highlights the tension between faith-driven aid and local codes in addressing homelessness.
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