Island County cuts $100,000 grant to Spin Caf homeless center in Oak Harbor
An Oak Harbor drop-in center for the homeless lost $100,000 in funding from Island County after allegations against a staff member.
The accusations at Spin Cafe involve a staff member allegedly dating a homeless client as well as potential drug use by a staffer while on-duty. Management questioned the accuracy of the claims and said the $100,000 financial hit could be crippling.
Spin Cafe serves about 60 homeless and low-income people every day, providing meals and resources to help them get back on their feet.
However, complaints from the public about inappropriate relationships and drug abuse threaten its future.
"We want them to be able to serve the population, but they have to do it in a way that’s safe," said Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson.
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