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The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness has seen an increase in the number of people checking in at its 24-hour homeless shelter in 2024.
President Kemar Saffrey says at least one new person per day walked into the Spry Street facilities this year, while approximately 20 persons call inquiring about how they can be accommodated there.
He tells CBC News this is a reflection of the state of homelessness on the island which Government, his organisation and other agencies, are seeking to address.
In September 2023, Government announced that it would be pumping $252 000 into the operations of the Barbados Alliance To End Homelessness to transition its 90 bed shelter to a 24-hour facility.
According to Mr. Saffrey, the additional funds from the state have been a significant help, especially as it relates to meeting the needs of clients on a 24-hour basis.
