In a statement released to The Press the charity said that conversations were continuing with ‘City of York Council and other agencies’ on the future of its rough sleeping programme in York.
But a spokesperson confirmed: “For now, The Salvation Army is continuing to operate our early intervention and outreach service in Lawrence Street so we can support rough sleepers and the vulnerably housed.”
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