Pilot program took place from February 2nd to March 26th
A seasonal emergency shelter in Welland has been closed.
The pilot program started early last month and wrapped up on March 26th.
Five beds were available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with an average of three people per night.
"We knew the need for this shelter existed, and to have 89 stays over the pilot project period confirmed that," said Councillor Bonnie Fokkens. "This project wasn’t perfect, there were things we could anticipate and those we couldn’t, but our partner response was always exceptional. We must now take what the data shows us and continue the discussions and work with other levels of government to help those in our community who need it most."
The city teamed up with Niagara Regional Police, the Hope Centre, Holy Trinity Church and Beyond the Streets Welland.
City council will review the project in the coming weeks.
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