It was a mild winter here in the Southcoast, but that doesn't mean we didn't have cold nights.

19 times throughout the season, the New Bedford Temporary Overflow Shelter was ordered to open it's doors for the homeless to seek shelter.

According to Southcoast Today, the shelter itself along with resources are in need of current improvements and that's exactly what the city plans on accomplishing.

With the new Catholic Social Services Shelter (provided by the Sister Rose House) renovated and complete, the process to improve safety and shelter for the homeless community. The shelter is now located at 73 Division Street in New Bedford and will provide 25 beds for men and an additional 25 beds in the basement as part of the temporary overflow shelter during times of harsh winter and weather conditions.

Plans for more efficient shelter openings are in the works between Reverend David Lima (Executive Director of the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford), Carl Alves (Executive Director of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc.) and HSPN. This will include taking action at a specific temperature (depending how low the temperature drops) or inclement weather conditions.

 

 

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