After about five years of planning and construction, Metro has opened 90 studio units to house people experiencing homelessness as well as mental health conditions.
Strobel House, located at 110 Jo Johnston Ave., hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday. It is named for founder of Room In The Inn and homeless advocate Father Charles Strobel, who died in August.
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