The UCAN Mission has been awarded $100,000 in state funds. The funding through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's Homeless Housing and Assistance Program will go toward replacing an obsolete heating system at its 17-unit, 29-bed … [Read more...]
City Continues to Work on Ways to Address Rising Homelessness
City officials and local organizations are continuing to meet to work on ways to address rising homelessness in Jamestown. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist updated City Council on a meeting held Monday with organizations that are part of the … [Read more...]
Efforts to Help Homelessness in Jamestown Top City Council Discussions
Homelessness in Jamestown and efforts to combat it topped discussions by Jamestown City Council Monday night. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said the issue of homelessness in downtown Jamestown, including people camping under the South … [Read more...]
Volunteers Raise $31,000 To Remove Asbestos at Future UCAN Homeless Shelter
A volunteer group has helped raise funding needed to remove asbestos from UCAN City Mission's future women and children's homeless shelter. The volunteers, through the Ascension Leadership Academy, raised $31,000 through a virtual auction and an … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Raises Over $8500 for UCAN Women’s Shelter
The Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes raised $8,524.22 for the UCAN Women’s Shelter. The Battle of the Classes is in its 42nd year and has raised over $300,000 for local charities and organizations. The winner of this year's competition … [Read more...]
