CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — A Clarksville hotel sits empty after more than 100 residents were forced to move out.
America's Best Inns was sold in June and residents had to be out by Friday, but some of them are still looking for a permanent home in this extreme heat. Those who were not able to find a place, were forced to stay in another hotel or shelter.
"We're getting things done and we're doing the best that we can,” director of Jesus Cares Exit 0, Paul Stensrud said. "It's a very difficult process when we're just dealing with just a couple weeks.”
Residents were given a 30-day notice.
“It's hard to say goodbye to people even in the short amount of time,” resident, Jennifer Proctor said.
Stensrud said local shelters are full and applications are getting denied.
"It's probably going to be a heat index of 105 and I already know there's some people living in a car that have already left the area that we're still trying to locate them,” Stensrud said.
The Homeless Prevention Task Force is using $70,000 in donations to try and keep people off the streets in the heat.
“This is a fresh new start for us this is our first apartment together no roommates no nothing,” Proctor said who found out she was getting an apartment the day before move-out. “This actually gives us a chance to be stable be on our own.”
While some are having luck, others are losing hope.
“There's nothing available right now,” resident, William Boston said who is one of a dozen other families who are staying in another hotel.
The Task Force will take care of the costs for only two weeks.
“I can't really get another place because I have an eviction on my record,” Boston said. “Everything is still in the air.”
Those in need of an emergency shelter can go to Louisville's Wayside Christian Mission or Low Barrier.
"Everyone took what niche they had in their business in order to come serve the needs of these folks, but it doesn't stop here,” Stensrud said.
Those who lost contact with the volunteers are encouraged to give the Exit 0 organization a call or visit its Facebook page to leave a message. People are also encouraged to visit a nearby cooling center like the Salvation Army.
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