PITTSBURGH — A Winter Overflow Shelter at Second Avenue Commons will open for the season Wednesday night.
According to Pittsburgh Mercy, the low-barrier emergency shelter has the capacity to serve up to 40 adults who are experiencing homelessness.
Each guest at the seasonal shelter will be given a warm and dry place to sleep indoors, a mat, a blanket and a hot dinner and breakfast. Personal belongings are stored in lockers and returned at check-out.
Pittsburgh Mercy said partners and pets are welcomed and may remain together. Pets are limited to one dog or cat per person.
The shelter will open at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 and will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily until March 15, 2024.
If the shelter reaches capacity, people will be referred to emergency shelters operated by other homeless service providers and community partners. Click here for a list of shelters.
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