Birmingham approves plan to offer tiny shelters to the homeless

The Birmingham City Council voted Tuesday to go ahead with a plan to offer tiny shelters to the homeless. It involves small, lockable shelters where the homeless can sleep safely, using units provided by Pallet Shelter, “the leader in rapid response shelter villages.” By Greg Garrison READ FULL ARTICLE

Birmingham OKs Plan to Offer Tiny Shelters to the Homeless

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tiny shelters for the homeless were approved Tuesday by the Birmingham City Council. The city plans to use up to $1 million in federal Community Development Block Grants to fund the program, along with support from non-profit organizations and corporate communities, al.com reported. By Associated Press READ FULL ARTICLE