Commissioners approve funding for Paducah Cooperative Ministries emergency shelter

During its Tuesday meeting, the Paducah Board of Commissioners approved a municipal order authorizing a funding agreement with Paducah Cooperative Ministry to support the remodeling of a building that will serve as an emergency homeless shelter.

The partnership aims to address homelessness within the city by expanding emergency shelter capacity and support services for vulnerable residents. This shelter would offer short-term, 24-hour emergency housing for men, women, and children along with food, restrooms, and showers.

To assist with the building’s improvements, the city will provide PCM a grant up to $200,000 distributed in two parts, with the initial $100,000 provided by April 1, and the final payment of up to $100,000 after the project is completed.

PCM agrees to operate the emergency shelter and provide services to homeless residents for at least five years. PCM also will submit annual reports that document shelter operations and how many people served are Paducah residents.

In October, the McCracken County Fiscal Court also approved a grant contract for up to $200,0000, consisting of  $100,000 towards plumbing for the facility, with another payment of up to $100,000 upon completion of the project.