Cold weather overnight shelters open in Tallahassee

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  • Cold weather overnight shelters will be open from November 29 to December 3, 2024.
  • Shelter locations based on household composition: Kearney Center, HOPE Community and Roberts Ave.
  • Safety measures include social distancing, face coverings and improved sanitation.
  • For assistance, contact the Street Outreach Coordinator at 850-759-1895 or [email protected].

FULL PRESS RELEASE BELOW:
Cold weather accommodation available Friday 11/29/2024, Saturday 11/30/2024, Sunday 12/1/2024, Monday 12/24/24 and Tuesday 12/24/3. Following the recommendation of local health experts and due to persistent cold nighttime temperatures at or below 35 degrees on the above nights, local governments and community partners will conduct shelters to keep those experiencing homelessness safe.

All overnight activities will be conducted in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with Leon County Emergency Management. Public health precautions include socially distanced sleep, face coverings and improved sanitation.

Anyone needing cold night shelter 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 16.00 and 20.00 for intake at the specified location. If you need help accessing Star Metro, please call or text our Street Outreach Coordinator at 850-759-1895 or email [email protected].
The homeless population has been informed about cold night shelter operations via personal communication and also a text to phone service. For those who need more information about planning cold night shelters, 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 Shelter is made possible by the following key partners, including local authorities and non-profit 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 the Big Bend Continuum of Care at (850) 792-5015.