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Athens emergency warming center moves to United Campus Ministry
The warming center will be held at UCM this year in partnership with The Gathering Place.
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Council unanimously approves Conestoga Huts project
The first of the three huts will soon be occupied, The Gathering Place Executive Director Ginger Schmalenberg said.
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Discussion continues around huts, proposed zoning recommendation
Athens City Council again heard residents’ arguments for and against the Gathering Place’s proposed Conestoga Huts temporary housing pilot project.
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Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)
Dozens addressed Athens City Council about a proposal to allow use of temporary shelters at The Gathering Place.
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The proposed Conestoga hut location won’t damage our community
I know the ins and outs of my hometown. I feel that the proposal will help give a hand up instead of a handout for the homeless community members.
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Athens council confirms Conestoga hut support over law director advice
Athens Law Director Lisa Eliason said an ordinance allowing temporary shelters at The Gathering Place constitutes spot zoning.
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Athens council hears from public on proposed Conestoga huts project
A pilot program in Uptown Athens that would provide temporary shelter to unhoused persons drew mostly positive comments from the public at Monday evening’s Athens City Council meeting, although some voiced opposition.
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The Gathering Place is more than a place to gather
The member-operated peer recovery organization serves adults with mental health and substance use disorders.
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City, nonprofit partner to open emergency warming center
The Gathering Place will use the former firehouse on Columbus Road as an emergency warming shelter.
