After the intake process is completed and everyone is checked in, staff and volunteers begin to interact with the guests. They share resources, such as a list of places to get free meals. Some guests share the stories of what has led them to this shelter. Eviction, losing a job, divorce, or fleeing physical abuse come up frequently, as do substance use issues and mental health struggles. These are all challenges that can lead to someone having nowhere to go at night and needing a place in a shelter.
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