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BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN
Compassion United opens new day center in Conroe, expands services
Compassion United opened its new day center in Conroe, a step forward in the organization’s plan to expand homelessness relief, recovery and supportive housing in Montgomery County. “It’s a hand up, not a handout—without judg- ment and without shame,” Director of Communi- cations Jessica Clark said. About the project The facility—funded through a Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant— began operating in mid-October and is now serving 70-100 people each morning , providing hot meals six days a week, showers, clothing, mail services and access to dozens of partner agencies, CEO and Founder Luke Redus said. The new building was designed speci cally for day center operations, unlike past spaces that the
organization had to “make work.” Sta said the purpose-built layout has already made services “in nitely more e ective.” Inside, clients receive on-site help with Sup- plemental Nutrition Assistance Program bene ts, health insurance, phone services and case manage- ment, as well as free mental health care. The day center also includes a medical clinic space, a clothing closet and a commercial kitchen. Looking ahead The opening marks Phase 2 of the nonpro t’s multiphase campus plan. The next step is the construction of new transitional housing. Phase 3 will bring long-term supportive housing for clients with chronic mental or physical health challenges who are unlikely to sustain indepen- dent housing, Redus said.
The day center also features a commercial kitchen that will be used to serve guests.
The day center’s expected impact
Based on the day center’s rst weeks of operation, Compassion United anticipates providing, in the coming year, over:
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25,000 breakfasts
22,000 visits
4,900 showers
2,100 mail services
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