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City’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter Open January 14 – 16
The City’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will open Tuesday, January 14, Wednesday, January 15, and Thursday, January 16, as daytime temperatures are forecasted to remain at or below 40 degrees during this time period. The overflow shelter will be closed tonight, Januar 13. The cold weather day warming site will be closed Monday, January 15 through Thursday, January 16.
The overflow shelter is located in the City’s Public Safety Building at 505 North 9th Street. The shelter entrance is the second entrance on the 9th Street side of the building closest to Leigh Street. The shelter opens at 7 p.m. and closes the following morning at 6 a.m.Shelter registration will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food will not be provided and pets are not allowed.
Commonwealth Catholic Charities will operate the day warming site located at 511 West Grace Street from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on days when the site is activated. Food will not be provided and pets are not allowed.
Residents in need of overnight shelter are asked to report to Commonwealth Catholic Charities Homeless Point of Entry by 5 p.m. today for a comprehensive intake and referral to the appropriate shelter. Commonwealth Catholic Charities Homeless Point of Entry is located at 511 West Grace Street. A referral to the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will be provided to individuals who are not eligible for an existing shelter or if all available beds have been filled. Individuals seeking access to the Overflow Shelter must have a referral.
The City’s Department of Social Services provides emergency assistance with gas and electric disconnection notices for residents who qualify. Residents may also call the Fuel Line at(804) 646-7046.
The elderly or residents with disabilities should contact Senior Connections for assistance at (804) 343-3000, Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Posted by Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayor at 5:14 PM
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