The shelter will continue to serve the homeless population out of the former Macy’s while their previous site, located on North Henry Street in Old Town, is demolished and a new shelter is constructed.

Carpenter’s Shelter associate Kristen Parker talks with relocation manager
Yolanda Higdon of HH Logistical Planning (Photo Credit: Louise Krafft)

The temporary location is similar to Carpenter’s Shelter’s previous space in terms of size and available space for homeless individuals and families. The David’s Place day shelter for the chronically homeless will continue to operate at the shelter’s new facility, as will bathrooms, laundry equipment, common spaces and administrative offices….read more