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New shelter will assist women through mid-April

By Julie Wurth
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:15 PM CDT

CHAMPAIGN – A new winter emergency shelter for women quietly opened its doors Jan. 1, a cooperative effort between local churches and agencies that serve the homeless.

Housed at the First United Methodist Church downtown, the shelter will provide overnight accommodations for up to six homeless women through mid-April.

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