Rise Up and Be Part of the Solution to End Homelessness in Our Community

Rise Up for Homes is a collaborative campaign by the City of New Bedford’s Homeless Service Providers Network, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for individuals and families on the verge of homelessness in the community. Your donation will help us meet the most pressing needs of our unsheltered and poverty-level neighbors in Greater New Bedford.

Cold Weather Overflow Shelter - Winter 2023-2024

Catholic Social Services Inc. is providing emergency shelter through a Cold Weather Overflow Shelter Project to unsheltered homeless at a local motel (with a total of 15 units set aside and a total capacity of 30 beds for the overflow shelter).  This will be offered when there is no vacancy at either of the Catholic Social Services’ (CSS) Shelters.

The Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will be in operation during cold weather months (November 15, 2023 to March 30, 2024) when temperatures are at, or below, 28 degrees and/or severe weather conditions such as a blizzard. Also, precipitation or snow alone doesn’t ensure that the overflow will open; other factors are taken into consideration coupled with the temperatures such as “feel like” temps.  As an example, if the temperature was expected to be at 32 degrees but the wind-chill coupled with rain or snow presents or “feels like” 25 degrees, then the overflow would be activated. It is anticipated that the overflow shelter will be in operation for approximately 50+ nights during the given timeframe. All individuals staying in the Cold Weather Shelter are given a meal and able to stay warm all night.

Still have questions about how the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter operates? Read more here.

You can help. Make a donation to help us keep the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter open this Winter.

We Want to Hear From You

We recognize that homelessness can happen to anyone. It’s a multifaceted issue that requires the entire community’s voice and involvement toward building solutions.

Rise Up for Homes, as a part of the Homeless Service Provider Network [HSPN] of New Bedford, seeks your feedback in addressing the complexities of homelessness. We welcome your thoughts and opinions and invite your feedback here.  Visit www.nbhspn.com to learn more about the “Continuum Of Care” through the HSPN.