- Overnight cold weather shelters will be open from Nov 29 to Dec 3, 2024.
- Shelter locations based on household composition: Kearney Center, HOPE Community, and Roberts Ave.
- Safety measures include social distancing, face coverings, and enhanced sanitation.
- For assistance, contact the Street Outreach Coordinator at 850-759-1895 or outreach@bigbendcoc.org.
FULL PRESS RELEASE BELOW:
Overnight cold weather sheltering available on Friday 11/29/2024, Saturday 11/30/2024, Sunday 12/1/2024, Monday 12/2/24, and Tuesday 12/3/24. By recommendation of local health experts and due to sustained cold night temperatures at or below 35 degrees on the above nights, local governments and community partners will conduct overnight sheltering to keep those experiencing homelessness safe.
All overnight sheltering activities will be conducted according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and in coordination with Leon County Emergency Management. Public health safety measures include socially distanced sleeping, face coverings, and enhanced sanitation practices.
Anyone needing cold night sheltering on these nights should go to the location that best represents their household composition:
- Single Adults (18 and over): The Kearney Center- 2650 Municipal Way
- Families (At least 1 adult and child): HOPE Community- 2729 West Pensacola
- Youth (18 and under): 2407 Roberts Ave
Must show up between 4pm to 8pm for intake at the specified location. If you need assistance accessing Star Metro, please call or text our Street Outreach Coordinator at 850-759-1895 or email outreach@bigbendcoc.org.
The homeless population has been informed of cold night shelter operations via in-person communication and also a text to phone service. For those who need more information on cold night shelter planning, call 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 weekends, call the CESC/Kearney Center at 850-792-9000.
Cold night sheltering is made possible by the following key partners, including local governments and nonprofit agencies:
- Leon County Government and Emergency Management
- City of Tallahassee
- Leon County Health Department
- Big Bend Continuum of Care
- Connecting Everyone with Second Chances (CESC)/The Kearney Center
- Family Promise of the Big Bend
- Hope Community
- Capital City Youth Services (CCYS)
For more information, call Big Bend Continuum of Care at (850) 792-5015.
