City Councillor Larry Hebert says they would love to give more money to Shelter House but they just can’t afford anymore.
Hebert chairs the committee that turned down the homeless shelter’s request for an extra 500-thousand dollars.
Hebert notes they are recommending 2.4 million dollars go towards a variety of cultural, youth and community funding projects including Shelter House’s initiatives.
Shelter House is set to receive around 300-thousand dollars from the City; however it must first be approved during the 2015 budget process. (File photo)