The operation at 310 Division Street is undergoing a major change. Northumberland County council decided to close the warming/cooling hub on July 4 at its last regular meeting. It is also looking to go from a low-barrier facility to a higher barrier, meaning it will continue to offer shelter and housing, but under a different set of standards. Also, a report will be done by the end of the month to look at the details related to these changes.
This extensive interview was done the same morning as the hub closed on July 4. The conversation with Executive Director Ike Nwibe focuses on the impacts of county council’s decision on the clients, the staff, the operation, and the community. The answers were so compelling you will hear the full interview without any edits, taking up the entire show.
The full interview:
Originally aired: July 11, 2025
Time markers for topics (min:sec):
1:00 Â Â Current status
3:25 Â Â Operational changes
5:50 Â Â Layoffs
6:50 Â Â Define terms
12:30 Impact
14:25 Speak with the county
18:50 Where can clients go?
20:30 Client reaction
21:50 Impact on clients
24:20 Alternate locations
26:40 Recent inspection
27:30 Town hall
30:35 Mayor’s letter
32:55 Bad apples
34:30 Problem clients
36:50 Public attitudes
38:35 Encampments
39:45 Board of directors
40:42 New police initiatives
42:50 Police collaboration
44:40 Enough time to work
47:35 Discouraged
48:42 Thanks
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