Tent city refugees jam local Salvation Army shelter
According to the Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend, extreme weather conditions, drugs, and violence, forced these individuals, including men, women, and families with children, out of the tent city.
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and last updated 2021-05-27 13:44:07-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend has reached capacity after locals staying at a tent city have sought refuge at the facility.
âWe are now assisting about 80% of the people who were previously staying at tent city, including men, women, and families with children,â said Emily Shafer, business manager for The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend. Our shelter is at full capacity. It is at the fullest it has been all year.â
According to the Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend, extreme weather conditions, drugs, and violence, forced these individuals, including men, women, and families with children, out of the tent city.