COOS BAY, Ore. — The Devereux Center, a nonprofit organization which serves the homeless, is currently closed as it works to address grievancesbrought by the City of Coos Bay, a step it says is necessary in order to regain its business license.
In a press release last week, the center announced a two-week closure starting Oct. 24, saying it will review the services it provides, the physical facility and overall operational practices.
“As we’re undergoing our two-week shutdown, we’re focused on the work at hand. We plan to do a comment after we’re done with this period. For now, we just want to express our deep appreciation for our community partners,” Coos Bay City Councilor Drew Farmer said. Farmer identified himself as a Devereux Center consultant.
Farmer declined an interview but said someone from the city would be available to speak on the issue next week.
Devereux Center board chair John Richardson also declined an interview.
During the two-week suspension of services, the center hopes to partner with other community-based organizations to fill the ongoing basic needs of the homeless population, according to the press release.
The Salvation Army of Coos Bay, which provides services to the homeless community, said it does not expect an influx of people seeking its services in the wake of this closure.
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