Two Lancaster organizations, Anchor Lancaster and Tenfold, have joined forces to open a temporary day shelter for homeless individuals ahead of a snowstorm. The Code Blue declaration prompted the collaboration, providing a safe haven for those in need.
Ahead of Monday's snowstorm, Lancaster County issued a Code Blue in hopes of keeping homeless people off the streets during the inclement weather. What a code blue means is that the providers are asked to extend their emergency shelter beds, their hours of the services as well as their lobbies so that individuals can come out and come in during the day and stay out of the elements, said Lancaster Director of Human Services Deb Jones.
Two organizations in Lancaster are teaming up to help people in need. Anchor Lancaster and Tenfold are coming together to create a homeless shelter that would otherwise not be possible. We are partnering with Anchor Lancaster to be able to use the temporary shelter that we’ve set up for day services so we’re not running the day services,' said Shelby Nauman, the CEO of Tenfold. 'We have the shelter already set up so we’re just opening our doors and partnering with anchor Lancaster. Anchor Lancaster normally provides day services to those in need while Tenfold offers services to help prevent homelessness and overcome evictions. We’re not actually a shelter, people don’t sleep overnight with us. Often they leave the overnight shelter and then they come to us and spend their day with us for their hot meal and their showers,” Patty Eastep, the Executive Director of Anchor said. “Monday when it was snowing and we opened for a day shelter, there were 42 people that would’ve otherwise been out in the cold, so we’re thrilled that we were able to partner with anchor to be able to do this,' said Nauman. 'We don’t we don’t have the staff to do it, but we have the space
Homelessness Shelter Lancaster Snowstorm Code Blue
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Free Holiday Meals Offered by Lancaster County OrganizationsVarious organizations in Lancaster County are providing free meals to community members throughout the holiday season.
Read more »
Valley Organizations Provide Holiday Meals for Those in NeedSeveral Valley organizations are working to ensure that everyone has a warm meal this holiday season.
Read more »
Englewood Organizations Team Up to Give Thousands of Toys to Families in NeedEnglewood First Responders, Mr. Dad's Father's Club, and Jack and Jill partnered to distribute nearly 5,000 toys to families struggling during the holiday season.
Read more »
Trump Team Discussing Designating Mexican Cartels as Terrorist OrganizationsTrump's team is considering designating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, a move that was previously discussed during his first term. This designation could have major implications for US-Mexico relations and the fight against drug trafficking.
Read more »
‘It’s a blessing, it’s heartwarming,’ Texans award $455,000 in Inspire Change grants to 12 local nonprofitsTexans provide $455,000 in Inspire Change grants to 12 nonprofit organizations and educational programs.
Read more »
Trump's picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but 'team of opponents'The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Read more »