A few weeks ago city officials worried a delay in federal funding would push finishing up Kissimmee’s first emergency housing facility into next year.

On Tuesday, the city announced it obtained $1.8 million needed to wrap up renovations this year on Osceola County’s only such facility open to men, women and children — helping provide stable housing for hundreds of residents in need.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind project in Central Florida that focuses on affordable housing, critical support services and opportunities to address those who are unsheltered or at risk for homelessness,” Deputy City Manager Desiree Matthews

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