The expansion to yearround services is a response to an encampment along 11th Street in Traverse City known as "The Pines," says Beth Milligan, head writer for The Traverse Ticker.
That takes staffing and, therefore, money — about $1.1 million. Safe Harbor has been lining up that funding from various community groups.
Commissioners approved $400,000 spread over two years.
"That was really the last big funding commitment they were looking for to be able to go forward with this project," Milligan said.
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