During the winter months, Nicks spent many nights outside in the rain and in freezing temperatures.
“All winter long, its been a nightmare.” Nicks said.
The OHRA Center is gradually opening new rooms as it continues to renovate. As of Thursday, 30 rooms have been made available with more expected to follow.
OHRA officials say its their first navigation center that will be open 24 hours. Once renovations are complete, community partners will help residents with several needs – ranging from medical care to applying for jobs.
“A really exciting piece to help remove those barriers,” Cass Sinclair who is the Senior Director and soon to be Executive Director with OHRA said. “It will get people moving from crisis to stability.”