Pottstown Beacon of Hope held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new homeless shelter to be built at the corner of West High and Glasgow streets. The project has been winding its way through legal issues, zoning hearings and public meetings for years. Tom Niarhos, executive director of Beacon of Hope, said the groundbreaking cemented “Pottstown’s commitment to its residents” and Montgomery County’s commitment of $1.3 million in ARPA funds turned “possibility into a plan.” Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henrick said the project overcame “some deep-seated NIMBYism [Not in My Back Yard] that spans decades” and credited Pottstown Borough Council members “for having the moral courage to do what’s right for this community.” Montgomery County Commissioner Tom DiBello said the 45-bed Pottstown facility is a model for the rest of the county, and noted other county efforts to support unhoused residents. Find out more about Pottstown Beacon of Hope and the center here.
Source: Pottstown Mercury; 6/12/2025