Construction on Salvation Army’s new Center for Hope on schedule

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — One organization will soon open another spot to handle many people during bad or cold weather.

Construction for the Salvation Army of the Cape Fear’s new Center for Hope shelter off North 30th Street is on schedule.

The main structure is fully built.

“And they’re able to continue to work now and they’ve been able to keep up with the schedule and even get ahead of the schedule,” Major Ken Morris, commander of the Cape Fear Salvation Army said. “And so at this point, we’re planning on opening at least by June.”

Most of the remaining work will involve finishing the interior.

Morris said the structure, which is expected to open in June, will be able to house 75 people at a time, including suits for families, while also being able to help people during extreme weather.

“Whether it be large storms or whether it be need help with warming shelters, our facility will be available during the day and we’ll also squeeze in some additional cots during the night so that we will do everything that we can for the open space.”

Morris said the Salvation Army is looking to construct a second building on the property, once the Center for Hope shelter is finished.

He said the second building would contain a gymnasium and could serve as additional space for a warming shelter.