Designing a Low Barrier Shelter: Interview with Architect, Steve Funk

We continue our series on the Emergency Low-Barrier Shelter, now well under construction, at Otterbein United Methodist Church and the struggle for shelter, connection, and a home for our most vulnerable neighbors.  Chris and Jason sit down with the man behind the design.  Architect, Steve Funk from MAROTTA/MAIN Architects.  Steve Walks us through his carrier and what goes into designing a space that many in our community will call a bed, security, a shower, and a home.

You can learn more about Steve and his past works here https://lefevrefunk.com
And you can learn more about his current work at https://www.marottamain.com/

Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This season will focus on an important mission: OUMC’s collaboration with various city and county organizations to build a much-needed low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness. We will chronicle the journey of building this shelter from the ground up. Along the way, you’ll meet neighbors both with and without housing, as well as community leaders who are already working to care for unhoused individuals, providing resources and case management, and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Join us on this journey of compassion and commitment as we adapt our long-standing dedication to this community, now with a new shelter ministry in mind.

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To learn how you can get involved or support the mission, visit our website at .www.OtterbeinLancaster.org

Let’s build hope together!