Crossroads Community Outreach for Homeless Out in Florence

The Crossroads Community Outreach has lost 60% of its funding, funding that came from the City of Florence. While it's a "he said, she said" situation, Florence claims it can prove malfeasance with the funds and is prepared to initiate a forensic audit if necessary. A representative from Crossroads has stated the city wants to encourage the homeless to leave. We sincerely doubt that this is the case since the most recent census estimates indicate the town has just broken the 40,000 population ceiling. Take away enough homeless, and it's back to a previous level. Florence needs those citizens for funding purposes.

That leaves two programs serving the homeless in Lauderdale's county seat. One is the exemplary Room in the Inn, and the second is the Salvation Army Church. 

The Salvationists have presented nothing but problems for the town. If this were a new group, there would be few who would hesitate to condemn them. Rumors of sexual attacks and proselytizing are certainly at the top of the list, but even dinner time is a royal debacle with males being served meat while women are forced to make do with peas and beans.

Take a stand now. Let Florence leaders know you want any new grants allocated to Room in the Inn.