Receive update on East Bay Rescue Mission programs and building renovations
In Plain English
The East Bay Rescue Mission operates homeless services at 200 Macdonald Avenue after decades in Richmond. The organization plans to remodel their building and has begun talks with city planning staff. Mission leaders will update council on current programs and future renovation plans.
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Votes
Directed staff to assist the rescue mission with addressing their needs and locating surplus property, with engagement from the community. The process and update would be discussed at a future meeting. The city council would provide a letter of vote of confidence and in support of a grant to the Bay Area Rescue Mission.
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