NESQUEHONING, Pa. — Family Promise of Carbon County in Nesquehoning has a mission to help families get back on their feet.

The current homeless shelter is operated by Catholic Charities. But when their contract expires May 1, they will return to a seasonal shelter. So, Wausau police and other community organizations have ...

The project is proposed by the same ministry that had its facilities shuttered last year because of fire code violations.

Toms River residents debated a proposed homeless shelter at Christ Episcopal Church. Opponents cited concerns about property values, safety and the shelter attracting more homeless people.