(L-R: Board of Trustees Past President Kim Tilley; CEO Meleah Spencer; Board of Trustees President Rob Fridge; City of Springfield Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Simpson; and Ireland Architects CEO and Principal Architect Stephanie Ireland officially break ground on Emergency Shelter 2.0.)
The Kitchen has broke ground on a shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
The Emergency Shelter 2.0 expands the Emergency Shelter program to 25 units.
It will stand on a property at 1855 E. Chestnut Expressway.
The Emergency Shelter 2.0 will be 12 units with private bathrooms and kitchenettes.
Emergency Shelter is a 90-day program that provides temporary shelter for individuals and families facing homelessness.