MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dozens of families staying in a shelter at a Whitehaven hotel have learned they have to be out of the building by Monday morning."I'm kind of angry, sad, anxious," said one young mother. "Not knowing where we're going to go after this... what we're going to do. We got kids with us."That mother, who asked not to be identified, said she is part of a program that provides temporary shelter for families facing homelessness.Another occupant told FOX13 the families are staying on the third ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dozens of families staying in a shelter at a Whitehaven hotel have learned they have to be out of the building by Monday morning.
"I'm kind of angry, sad, anxious," said one young mother. "Not knowing where we're going to go after this... what we're going to do. We got kids with us."
That mother, who asked not to be identified, said she is part of a program that provides temporary shelter for families facing homelessness.
Another occupant told FOX13 the families are staying on the third and fourth floors of the Travelodge on 1471 E Brooks Rd. "A lot of us just don't have anybody that we can go to or lean on," she explained.
The residents received a letter on their door that warns their last day will be October 20.
"You will have to check out at 8:00 a.m. sharp that morning," the letter reads. "If you have not already prepared for somewhere else to go or what your plans are going to be. Its best that you plan ahead of time."
FOX13 reached out to the general manager, who declined to comment.
"All I can say is the attachment you got speaks for itself," wrote the general manager of the Travelodge. "This was a city program, so you might want to call them for more information."
When FOX13 reached out to the city of Memphis, a spokesperson sent this statement:
"The City is not directly paying for any hotel stays. We understand that some nonprofit agencies have placed unhoused individuals at the Travelodge. These agencies may or may not receive City funding for broader homelessness initiatives, and decisions about where to house individuals or families are made independently by the agencies."
Multiple residents told FOX13 they estimate between 100 and 200 people are facing homelessness.
"I have a lot of young children, myself," the mother said. "It really is heartbreaking. A lot of these people have disabilities, like some of these people can barely walk."
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