AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army of Aiken is preparing to house additional people as cold temperatures prompt more individuals to seek shelter from the elements.

The shelter serves as the only homeless shelter in Aiken County and typically operates at or near full capacity. When temperatures drop, staff pull out cots to accommodate everyone who needs protection from the cold.

“It empowers us really to do more, to go further, to provide more programs such as this that really look at the heart of the issue instead of the just outside appearance of homelessness,” said Captain Michael Good of the Salvation Army of Aiken.

The shelter usually focuses on helping people return to stability. In October, staff helped 62 people through their shelter and into housing and employment.

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