Daytona Beach, FL - The newest member of the First Step Shelter Board, Rose Ann Tornatore hinted at something big happening at today's (January 27) meeting. She pledged $250,000 toward the building of a permanent Safe Zone. A portion of the money will come from Tornatore personally, the rest will come from her business, Wholesale Lighting.
Board member Chase Tramont said that the Safe Zone will be built on the west side of the building. The first thing that will be done is a safety assessment that's been requested from the Daytona Beach Police Department. Board member Dwight Selby suggested a small temporary safe zone on the west side of the building until the permanent one is created. The Board voted 3-3, which means the motion failed. Tramont said that he expects more discussion on a temporary safe zone at the next meeting.
In a report released today (January 27) by Executive Director Victoria Fahlberg , 52 people have gone through the intake process and four of them are veterans. Of those, 11 people left on their own, one person was discharged and one person went to the hospital with medical complications. That leaves 40 residents at the facilty.
Fahlberg also posted a list of items needed for the residents.
Women's undergarments
Men's Underwear
Women's Shoes/Sneakers
Men's Shoes/Sneakers
Women's Sweatshirts
Men's Sweatshirts
Men's Pants/Jeans
Toiletries - soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, razors, shaving cream, maxi pads, brushes
Laundry Detergent
Hand Sanitizer
Coffee
Cases of Creamer
Cases of Sugar Packets
Please call or email Diane at 386-383-0801 or Dsaracco@cflcc.org if you are able to donate any of these items.
