https://uwgkc.myresourcedirect…There were limited options for homeless individuals in the metro area to stay warm, as many public places, like libraries, were closed for the New Year’s Day holiday.To address the issue, Johnson County, along with United Community Services, collaborated with Overland Park Christian Church to set up a warming center at the church on Wednesday.“We set up this warming center, hopefully to encourage other community organizations and faith communities to consider that they could do this, too, and help out our unhoused folks here in Johnson County,” said Johnson County Commissioner Janee Hanzlick.Organizers of the church warming center worked with “Project 10 20,” a Lenexa homeless shelter. The shelter operates from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.To fill the daytime gap, the church warming center was open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.A man who identified himself only as Jay was one of about 30 people at the church warming center …
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