Grand Island Salvation Army shelter closes after wave of staff resignations

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- The men's shelter of the Salvation Army of Grand Island has shut its doors due to a staffing shortage. 

The closure happened right after four shelter employees walked out after alleging mistreatment by leadership. 

Former SA Shelter Director Deny Cacy alleged in his resignation letter that staff was subject to bullying, specifically stating that he was slapped in his stomach in front of staff. 

Another staff member told KSNB News that the Salvation Army Lieutenants made insulting comments about staff members' weight as well. 

Lieutenant Wayne Benedict told KSNB that he couldn't provide specifics as to why staff left, but denied the claims that employees were physically and verbally assaulted 

He said the shelter will stay closed until they can hire enough staff to keep the facility running.