The center for the homeless located at 2 Haltei St in Chisinau will be able to accommodate a double number of persons in winter, Mayor of Chisinau Dorin Chirtoaca said, quoted by IPN.

According to the mayor, the center’s director was instructed to extend the building. “Over the next months, if it is impossible to extend the shelter’s capacity for financial or other reasons, the accommodation capacity will be increased based on the existing conditions. If 100-140 people come to the shelter daily to stay for the night, they will all be lodged even if the conditions are less acceptable – on folding beds or on mattresses,” said Dorin Chirtoaca.

The center for the homeless has a capacity of 70 places. It provides temporary nighttime accommodation for three months, primary medical assistance, medical assistance, social assistance and psychological counseling, breakfast and diner, and things necessary for personal hygiene. More than 500 persons benefit from the center’s services annually.