Decatur homeless advocates plead for financial support from city leaders as crisis continues to grow
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) – While the city of Decatur continues to grow at a rapid pace, homelessness advocates say money to fight the city's growing ho...
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) – While the city of Decatur continues to grow at a rapid pace, homelessness advocates say money to fight the city's growing homeless population is left out of the conversation at City Council meetings. Sue Terrell, executive director of Hands Across Decatur told News 19 that they have gone before Decatur city leaders several times to plead for financial assistance. Decatur City Council claims that funding is available but it's only going towards treating mental health for the homeless.