CC HOMELESS SHELTER 

THE ONLY HOMELESS SHELTER IN ONE SOUTHWEST OHIO COUNTY IS SCHEDULED TO CLOSE BY THE END OF MAY LEAVING THOUSANDS OUT IN THE COLD. 
SHELTERED INCORPORATED IS THE PRIMARY HOMELESS SHELTER FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND CLARK COUNTY. ON MAY 30TH, THEY WILL CEASE ALL OPERATIONS. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL DISPUTES WITH THE CLARK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OVER ALLEGED MISUSE OF FEDERAL FUNDS RESULTED IN THE COUNTY'S WITHDRAWL OF NECESSARY FUNDING FORCING BANCRUPTCY AND CLOSURE. THE COUNTY CLAIMS THEY FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION FOR REIMBURSEMENTS FROM FEDERAL PROGRAMS. SHELTERED INC DISPUTES THOSE CLAIMS. THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD IS EXPLORING NEW OPTIONS TO HELP THE HOMELESS.