October 25, 2022 11:09am
Huron County has announced the Out of the Cold emergency shelter will reopen for the 2022/23 season on November 15.
The shelter will again be located at the Lakeshore United Church in Goderich and will be managed by Choices for Change.
The County will continue to provide funding and support for the shelter, while Choices for Change will manage the shelter’s day-to-day operations.
Since 2020, the Out of the Cold emergency shelter was funded and managed by the County of Huron, and operated with multiple partners including Lakeshore United Church.
The Heart to Home Stability team will form the shelter team as they support those who have been housed and those still working towards their housing goals
As part of the county’s Coordinated Access Program, They’ll collaborate with agency partners across the County to help people access housing and ensure their move to a home is safe and secure.
“Our team is still significantly and meaningfully involved in the emergency shelter and in multiple other efforts to address and prevent homelessness in Huron County,” said Barbara Hall, Director of Social and Property Services. “We are taking a collaborative approach, which includes a County led Coordinated Access program. The shelter is just one example of this collaborative effort in action.”
“Our organization is excited about continuing our involvement with this very important service in partnership with the County of Huron. The guests of the program are managing a number of complex issues and having a safe place to access the necessary supports, can make all the difference.” said Catherine Hardman, Chief Executive Officer, Choices for Change/Resilience Huron Perth
Shelter details:
Opening Date: November 15, 2022
Hours: 7pm – 8 am daily (No admission after 10pm)
Location: Lakeshore United Church, 56 North Street, Goderich (Front Door Entrance)
