Transition from Tent City to the Lexington Inn Takes Shape

Over a two-day effort, the city partnered with social service organizations to rehouse 41 Tent City residents into 39 rooms at the Lexington Inn & Suites, giving the residents a secure place to stay.

The transition from Tent City to the Lexington Inn & Suites was a well-coordinated process. City staff and Elgin Police Department worked to locate residents and help them gather their belongings. Elgin Township and PADS provided transportation to the hotel and AID, Ecker Center and Community Crisis Center helped with check-ins and intake. Thanks to donations from the community, we were able to put together essentials kits for every resident that checked-in to the hotel.

Thanks to these collaborative efforts, the move went smoothly.