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Trust House to close its doors permanently Jan. 31

Duke Carter, Anchor/Reporter

Published: January 11, 2023 at 5:35 PM

ROANOKE, Va. – Trust House, an organization that helps people experiencing homeless, is shutting down effective Jan. 31.

The Board of Directors said the pandemic and financial struggles were factors why they decided to close the facility.

Staff asks people to contribute to other organizations to help people who do not have a home, like T.A.P. and the Rescue Mission.

ARCH, the company that oversees Trust House, provided a statement to 10 News regarding the closure of Trust House.

You can read the full statement below from ARCH Secretary Tommy Oliver.

“Like many companies and non-profits, ARCH has been struggling financially, particularly with staffing issues, since the pandemic. After consulting with other community partners who serve unhoused citizens and the City of Roanoke, and after much thought and careful deliberations, the board voted to cease operations as of Jan. 31, 2023. We are coordinating with the City of Roanoke, the Veteran’s Administration, the Rescue Mission, T.A.P., the Council of Community Services, and other community partners to ensure our existing clients are transitioned in an orderly fashion to other facilities. Our permanent supportive housing program is transitioning to another organization as of Jan. 31 as well, and we expect this transition to be transparent to these clients.”
“I would ask that people that are able to give to support the homeless population in our area consider a donation to one of the remaining charities to help ensure these clients get the care they need.”
Tommy Oliver, ARCH Secretary

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