…that the policies of the shelter put Neighbors In Need out into the streets of the community every day, forcing those who have lost nearly everything into daily survival mode?

…that everyone who stays in the shelter must leave by 7 am each morning?

According to current and former staff this is true, although recent information from the CEO of Catholic Charities has reported a difference. Is our advocacy affecting their policies?

…that those who must leave in the morning include those with walkers, canes and those in wheelchairs?

A NANN member witnessed this on two separate occasions.

…that about a quarter (10 or 12) of the Neighbors In Need may return at 8:30 for the Day Program, which consists of watching television and maybe playing Bingo? That the shelter recently hired an activities director — was this to make it appear they are doing more because we are questioning what they are doing?

…that three-quarters of the Neighbors In Need are out in the community throughout the day? HAC and CC report that 50% are working, but this has not been verified. If ¼ are in the Day Program and ½ are working, that still leaves ¼ on the streets—the addicted? the mentally ill? the elderly? the sex offender?

…that all are required to return at about 3:30, walking through the streets to return?

According to current and former staff this is true, though we need to verify the times.