DeKalb County’s only family emergency shelter seeks Christmas miracle after hurricane damage

The only family emergency shelter in DeKalb County is hoping for a Christmas miracle. They suffered extensive damage following Hurricane Helene and still aren’t able to re-open.

  • Hagar’s House, the only family emergency shelter in DeKalb County, suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene in September and has remained closed for repairs.
  • The hurricane caused the roof to cave in and water to flood the facility, damaging floors and walls, with repair costs estimated at over $150,000, while insurance only covered $30,000.
  • The shelter, which primarily serves families with children, has been unable to house its usual five families for the past three months.
  • Despite the closure, the Decatur Cooperative Ministry is still supporting families by…

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