Plans for a new overnight homeless shelter on College Road n Stock Island took a step forward at Tuesday’s Key West City Commission meeting, flush with an infusion of funding
Peter Dswonyk recalls the exact day he came to Key West in search of shelter: Sept. 19, 2011. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was later deemed disabled by
When it comes to helping provide affordable housing for Monroe Countyâs most challenged populations â mentally, physically and financially tested residents â Jeanette McLernon has done it all.
Driven the homeless outreach van up and down the Florida Keys stopping to talk to people looking for help? Done that. Created a pilot program providing counseling and therapy for developmentally disabled adults with substance abuse problems? Check. Managed a 44-person apartment complex for mentally disabled adults? Done that, too.
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âI know their jobs. Iâve done their jobs. Iâm glad Iâve done all these roles because Iâve been in everyoneâs shoes at one time.â