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By BOBBI DEMPSEY; Times Leader Staff Writer
 Sunday, January 05, 1997 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 5 





HAZLETON -- After several bureaucratic delays, the Salvation Army Family
Shelter on West Broad Street is finally nearing completion. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Organizers had hoped the shelter would be done by November, but paperwork
and other technicalities delayed progress, said Salvation Army Advisory Board
Chairman Clemie Yamona. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yamona stressed the delay was due to red tape, not construction problems.
"The contractors have been wonderful. It's really going to be a beautiful
place." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Yamona expects the shelter to open in a few weeks. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The shelter was built so victims of fires and other emergencies could get
temporary shelter instead of paying for hotel rooms. The shelter can also be
used by families who are homeless because of financial hardships or other
circumstances. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The shelter is designed for short-term use, while local agencies assist
families in finding a permanent home. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The existing part of the building is already used for the Salvation Army's
soup kitchen, which provides a free lunch to those in need. The Salvation Army
wants to continue the lunches, Yamona said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "Many of the people come not just for the food, but for the companionship,"
Yamona said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The emergency shelter cases would be referred by fire and police
departments, as well as the American Red Cross. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Homeless clients would be referred by one of the local social service
agencies. Catholic Social Services, Commission on Economic Opportunity, and
United Charities work in conjunction with the Salvation Army to handle local
assistance. The agencies rotate duties on a monthly basis. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Salvation Army is also looking for other ways to use the new building,
including new programs for babies and senior citizens, Yamona said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "The community's generosity helped to bring this about," Yamona said. " We
are very grateful for all the support." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Yamona was not sure of the exact cost of the shelter because there have
been changes made during construction. The original estimate was about
$600,000, she said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The project was funded with money raised by Salvation Army and some federal
money. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Salvation Army Major Sandra Ammerman did not return calls for comment. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shelter Due To Open Up In Few Weeks