Big Bend
Local governments and community partners will open overnight cold weather shelters on Thursday, January 15th, and Saturday, January 17th, through Tuesday, January 20th, to provide a warm place for anyone in need as temperatures drop.
Shelter locations by household type
The release states people needing shelter must report to specific locations based on their household composition between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. for intake:
- Single adults (18 and over): The Kearney Center at 2650 Municipal Way
- Families (at least one adult and child): HOPE Community at 2729 West Pensacola Street
- Youth (ages 10-17): CCYS at 2407 Roberts Avenue, with a hotline number at 850-576-6000
Transportation assistance available
The release goes on to say those needing help accessing Star Metro transportation can contact the Street Outreach Coordinator at 850-759-1895 via call or text, or email outreach@bigbendcoc.org.
Officials remind residents to be mindful of Star Metro service times, which are limited on weekends.
Additional resources and information
For more information about cold night shelter planning, contact the Big Bend Continuum of Care Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 850-792-5015. For after-hours or weekend assistance, call the CESC/Kearney Center at 850-792-9000.
South Georgia:
In Valdosta, Lowndes Associated Ministries to People (LAMP) is opening a warming shelter for anyone in need. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and will close on Monday at 8:00 a.m. They're located at 714 Charlton St. For more information, call 229-375-1081.
In Thomas County, the Fountain of Life Rescue will be available to anyone in need looking for a warm place to stay for the next four nights, Thursday-Sunday. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and they're located off East Clay St. in Thomasville. For more information, call 229-421-5963.
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