Temporary cold weather shelter available Monday, December 2
Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services Department
With temperatures forecasted to fall below 38 degrees overnight according to the National Weather Service the following location will be used as an overnight shelter.
The purpose of the shelter is survival of those who are unhoused and for that reason shelter access is not contingent on sobriety or participation in services of any kind. It will serve adults 18 and over, of all genders, as space and volunteer capacity allows. Shelter rules will be limited and focused on safety for guests and volunteers.
Residents in need of shelter with minor children can contact the Friendship House at 360-533-2221. Shelter is contingent on available beds and ability to meet shelter criteria.
Location: Pearsall Building, 2109 Sumner Avenue - Aberdeen
Hours: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Dates: Monday, December 2nd
Grays Harbor County Public Health and the City of Aberdeen will update their websites with the current status of shelter operations.
Interested in volunteering? Shelter operations for future dates will be contingent on confirmed adequate volunteers. Please contact Pastor Val Metropoulos at vmetropoulos001@luthersem.edu.
Interested in donating? Bottled water, non-perishable/soft foods, socks, gloves, and other basic hygiene items may be dropped off at the Pearsall Building during shelter operation hours or at the Coastal Community Action Program office at 101 East Market Street in Aberdeen during business hours.