The Shelter Alliance meeting on January 22 welcomes community members.

The Shelter Alliance will hold a general meeting on Thursday, January 22 from 5–6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Chestertown; leaders including Executive Director Kimrose Goodall will share organizational updates and a preview of a proposed year‑round shelter.

The Shelter Alliance will hold a general meeting on Thursday, January 22 from 5–6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 401 High Street in Chestertown. Attendees may meet Executive Director Kimrose Goodall and members of the Board of Directors. The meeting will cover organizational updates, a new board structure, priorities for 2026, and a preview of a proposed year‑round shelter. The event will also acknowledge recent accomplishments from The Shelter Closet, which reported a busy 2025. Key details: - Date and time: Thursday, January 22, 5–6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 401 High Street. - Leadership: Executive Director Kimrose Goodall and board members will be present. - Agenda topics: organizational updates, new board structure, and priorities for 2026 including a preview of a proposed year‑round shelter. - Opportunities: discussion of involvement and board expansion, and announcement of a currently available full‑time position. - Shelter Closet update: it held a $1‑per‑bag sale and reported serving 101 registered homeless individuals with clothing, shoes, blankets, and complimentary hygiene kits. Summary: The meeting will present the organization’s priorities for 2026 and information about a proposed year‑round shelter while recognizing recent work by The Shelter Closet. Additional actions or decisions beyond the meeting were not stated and are undetermined at this time.