City of Decatur submits proposal to buy former Oasis property, plans to partner with Salvation Army to reopen center

October 29, 2026 Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe announced the city has submitted a proposal to Heritage Behvioral Health to acquire the former Oasis Day and Resource Center property, with plans for the Salvation Army to operate the facility and restore daytime services for people experiencing homelessness. The City of Decatur is proposing to acquire the former Oasis Day and Resource Center property and partner with the Salvation Army to reopen the facility, offering a potential path forward after the abrupt closure of the longtime homeless services center sparked widespread community criticism. Wolfe announced the proposal Thursday, October 29, saying the city submitted its response to a detailed request for proposals issued by Heritage Behavioral Health Center, which currently controls the property. “We partner to solve problems. We collaborate with our strengths at the table,” Moore Wolfe said. “And I am proud to partner with the Salvation Army in solving this crisis.” The mayor said the