A local agency is facing what is described as a ‘dire’ situation that could result in the end of assistance that has been available for almost 30 years. The Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter has been providing a much needed service for the area since 1995. The non-profit organization serves not only Okmulgee County, but also McIntosh, Hughes and Okfuskee counties. It is a 30-day temporary emergency shelter that houses men, women, and children, to move them from their homelessness to self-efficiency.