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Last Thursday, Justin Wall prepares meat loaf for that evening’s dinner at Community Lifeline in downtown Shelton. The nonprofit is serving three meals a day. including bagged dinners handed to anyone who drives up at 5 pm. Wall was hired three weeks ago to work fulltime for the agency. Journal photo Gordon Weeks More beds, meals at Community Lifeline Nonprofit sheltering people during pandemic, By Gordon Weeks gordon@masc)ncounty corn To help homeless people through the coronavirus pandemic, the non- profit Community Lifeline in down- town Shelton has expanded its bed capacity from 32 to 45, and is serving three meals a day, including bagged dinners to anyone who drives up at pm. “For ,us, we’ve gone from a half time shelter to 24/7,” said Barb Weza, the agency’s executive director. She added, “It’s actually gearing us up to be a full-time shelter.” About 65% of the patrons have sub- stance abuse or mental health strug- gles, Weza said. “When people have continual shel- I ' ter, they are healing,” she said. Clients gather for daily meetings. “We’re a family and a community, and we want everyone to be heard,” Weza said. Patrons who are in , recovery are supporting each other, Weza said. “We’re seeing people share their, faith,” she said. Community Lifeline has been working with county health and emergency management employees to make the shelter as safe as possible, Weza said. The nonprofit has set up an isola- tion room and a quarantine area, in case they are needed, she said. Patrons sanitize their hands on the way in. They are instructed to stay at least 6 feet apart, wear masks, respect themselves and the staff members, “and hold each other accbuntable for what is acceptable,” Weza said. “We’re continually policing,” she added. Outside the shelter, Brewer Park has been closed by the City of Shel- tdn. Community Lifeline worked with Shelton police to identify people who were selling and buying drugs and keeping them away from the shelter, Weza said. The new beds have been placed in the dining hall. An average of 22 people have been spending the night, Weza said. On Tuesday, Smoking Mo’s pre- pared a lunch of barbecue pork and beans. Restaurant workers who have been laid off because their businesses have been temporarily closed are vol-- , unteering to work in the kitchen. Community Lifeline is applying for grants to help pay for the expanded services. “People are asking us every day, “How can we help?’ “ Weza said. A huge challenge is the lack of sup- port services for clients, including help for mental health, Weza said. “Some days, we feel like we’re on our own,” she said. (Radar ()6 11% Cash Back1 No Payment for 90 Days?- When .You Move Your Consumer Loans to OCCU! wave a $130,000 .1). w. ,7 inllill your ltiaving l'ni llnancial savings Willl $300 cash back il‘l:3;lanl|yl Our Community Credit Union“! Apply online today at ourcu-Gom 1. 1% cash back applies to any loan balances transferred from another financial institu— tion over to OCCU. 1% cash back will be based on amount advanced at loan closing (ex— ample: $200 on a loan of $20,000). Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. This is a limited—time offer and could end at any time. Loans paid off within six months of funding will incur cash back reversal. Not applicable to Home Mortgage, Home Equity and Land loans. Cash back paid on refinanced balance only. 2. Interest begins accruing upon disbursal of loan. Deferred payments available upon approval. Offer may end at any time without notiCe. Rates are subject to change. FEDERALLY INSURED BY NCUA. 360—898—2481, wwwhccnet Voted Mason County’s I‘ BeSt Internet ’ V Service Provider 2017 l 2018 l 2019 ’ Hood Canal Communications is committed "’“tof, V duality services that-exceed ourcuStbmerstexpectati voice, video, data and customer service._W.e provideatcompanyr , atmosphere that promotes continued growth and prosperity . of our employees, company and community. ‘ I t" ‘ Keeping our community connected since 1934; Broadband Video Voice lT Services