WASHINGTON, DC – Phil Mendelson, Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, issued the following statement regarding the Council’s unanimous approval of the plan initially adopted on May 17, 2016, to close and replace the DC General Family Shelter.

“Today’s vote marks an important step to address chronic homelessness,” Mendelson stated. “Closing DC General is important; more important is replacing DC General with new facilities designed to meet the service and support needs of homeless families.”

You can Read the full statement below: