With sub zero temperatures settled in across Putnam County, an organization aimed at helping homeless received a major shot in the arm this week.
Beyond Homeless Inc. received a $2,500 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation as part of $55 thousand in rapid response grants to 21 organizations aimed at helping communities withstand storm impacts.
Lea Durbin, executive director of Beyond Homeless Inc., welcomed the grant with open arms.
"I was really happy to hear we were awarded the grant. With rising costs of utilities, this will allow us to keep the Warming Center open when needed so anyone needing a warm space can get out of the cold," Durbin told The Putnam County Post.
Durbin said Beyond Homeless Inc. has seen an increase in people utilizing the warming center in recent days with the temperatures.
"We had our two regulars in last week, but over the weekend, we had several who usually choose to stay away," Durbin said.
Yellow River Placed Under Flood Warning; Crest Expected Saturda
Indiana Bond Bank's Fuel Budgeting Program Delivers Strong March Payouts Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Indiana Reports Cleaner Waterways in Data Submitted to EPA
Attorney General Rokita asks NCAA hoops fans to watch for signs of human trafficking during Final Four festivities
Marshall County horse-drawn vehicle licensing generates nearly $50K annually for road maintenance
Plymouth Police arrest two in separate Wednesday evening traffic stops
Gather 2 Graze Charcuterie brings back Adult Easter Egg Hunt to downtown Plymouth
Heavy rains trigger Combined Sewer Overflow Warning for Plymouth's Yellow River
