Carpenter’s Shelter, a local nonprofit supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, is hosting a ribbon-cutting next month for a newly renovated shelter in the Carlyle neighborhood.
Carpenter’s Shelter assumed operations at building at 2355-B Mill Road back in December, 2023 and converted the former Department of Community and Human Services building into a 64-bed shelter. According to the release:
When Carpenter’s Shelter first assumed the operations of ACS in December 2023, the walls were industrial gray and the building was dark. With this makeover, the shelter is brighter and has a more comfortable atmosphere that feels more like a home. The redesign goals were to enhance the comfort and safety of the living spaces, foster a sense of community, and promote healing and mental wellness. The makeover incorporated trauma-informed design elements, such as calming color schemes, natural light, and private areas for reflection or therapy.
The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 2-4 p.m.
“At Carpenter’s Shelter we believe that people respond to their environment. It is great to see how these changes add a warm and serene feeling for our residents as they navigate through a very trying time.” Carpenter’s Shelter Executive Director Shannon Steene said in the release.
