Overview

• The new shelter replaces the city's 60-day limit with a six-month occupancy period.
• The Zakat Foundation will manage and fund the shelter's operations, including staffing and services.
• Mayor Brandon Johnson and other officials celebrated the shelter's opening, emphasizing community support.
• The facility aims to provide comprehensive support, including education and job training for migrants.
• Renovations are nearly complete, with 45 residents already moved in and more expected.