Troubleshooter Update: Mold problem still plagues Horizon

Two weeks ago, I asked you to brainstorm how we could help Horizon Health Center deal with its mold problem.

The center, which provides routine health care for the homeless in Wake County, either has to move from its 1970s stucco building on Tarboro Street in Southeast Raleigh or renovate. Yet Horizon, which gets money through federal, county and city grants, doesn't have the money for either.

The plea generated lots of conversations, but nothing is set, according to Cindy Sink, Horizon's spokeswoman.

"Am I excited about it? Do I think there's a possibility there? Absolutely," Sink said. "It's definitely been helpful."

Sink has talked with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, which could provide building volunteers. She also will submit a proposal to the Home Builders of Raleigh-Wake County remodelers council, which picks one nonprofit group for a project each year.

In addition, the center received about $350 in donations for homeless health care.

The other good news is that the city of Raleigh has given the center extra time to come up with a plan.

I'll keep my line open for more of your ideas. This is a community issue, and I hope we can come together and solve it.

Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/10/27/762341/troubleshooter-we-pushed-now-bedbugs.html#ixzz14nYCFR1Y