'Not having those vehicles we're having that those operations impacted impacts our ability to connect with individuals on the streets.'
Shandra Bruvall, communications manager for“We have been able to supplement our outreach programs with some of the other vehicles that we do have from our housing programs, for example, so that we won’t have any delay in operations,” Bruvall said.
But the unexpected cost to fix the vehicles means Alpha House Society will have to pull funding from other places, Bruvall said. She added the police didn’t disclose a lot of information about the motives behind slashing the tires. “We’re not sure exactly what the amounts are going to be, but we’re going to have to pull from funding that would otherwise go towards our services,” she said.Bruvall said it is critical for the non-profit to fix the vehicles as soon as possible.
“We are mobile programs designed to connect with individuals who are on the streets and connect them to social service agencies, connect them to resources or supplies and get them to a safe place. Not having those vehicles we’re having that those operations impacted impacts our ability to connect with individuals on the streets,” she said.
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