Donor Rescues Lake County Shelter
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (WBBM) -- A shelter in north suburban Lake County, subject to an increase in demand and a decrease in funding, is getting some help.
As WBBM Newsradio 780's Mary Frances Bragiel reports, the Lake County Haven is shelter that aims to empower homeless women and theirchildren to achieve permanent independent living, according to its website.
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The shelter, like others has seen a rise in occupancy, and an increase in the length of time residents are staying because it's become difficult to find work.
The executive director of the shelter, which is based at 733 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville, says in addition to the rise in occupancy, donations have dropped by30 percent.
But an anonymous donor has come to the rescue, agreeing to match any contribution if it's made by the end of the day Friday.
Those interested in making a donation can contact the Lake County Haven Shelter, at (847) 680-5408.
