(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City homeless shelter got a big financial boost for renovations.

This week Sand Castle Shelter for Homeless Families received a big check for just shy of $50,000. Jim Musial, Executive Director for Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, accepted the grant at a ceremony at Blue Chip Casino on Thursday. The money is from American Rescue Plan funds. It will help with a new roof, tuckpointing, and other exterior repairs on the shelter’s 121-year-old building. A second phase of renovations next year will make interior improvements.

Sand Castle offers 30-to-45 day residential programs to La Porte County families in need of temporary housing.