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Area homeless shelter is facing tough times, and may have to close one of its homes if things don’t get better.
Randlin Homes is facing tough times, and the organization's leaders say the community can help solve the problem. Randlin runs six homes that provide shelter for veterans, as well as anyone in need.
The nonprofit organization is funded through thrift stores, which sell gently used items, donated by the community. Those stores are run by those who are benefiting from Randlin homes the most..
Randlin Director of Marketing, Larry Payne says, “Our workers are primarily our residence and its part of training program. Many of our residence come to us with very little or experience, or maybe they have been out of work for maybe 10 years 20 years."
Leaders say that after earning $28,000 less than expected last year, the group may have to close the doors to one of its six homes.
It’s a move that would affect those who rely on the facilities to survive.
Randlin homes provide shelter to 46 people, 60 percent of which are veterans. Shelter leaders say they'll never turn down a war veteran in need, even if they have to make arrangements for more space
They say closing one home would affect their entire process since each home provides certain services designed to provide a better life for residents.
If you would like to donate furniture or money, or even volunteer, Randlin homes has two thrift store locations in Wausau. One is on 6th Street, the other on Bridge Street.