Morrow Building Open As Temporary Shelter Until Friday

Individuals experiencing homelessness can access a temporary shelter, open until Friday morning, at the Morrow Building. 

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The temporary shelter will be open nightly from 9:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. during its operational period. 

The temporary shelter will have 30 beds. It will supplement the traditional shelter network that includes 40 beds for men at Brock Mission, 12 beds for women at Cameron House, 30 beds for youth and families at YES emergency shelter as well as the homelessness services program that includes an overnight drop-in program for 45 people at Trinity Community Centre.

People experiencing homelessness who contact emergency shelters or Social Services to access shelter beds may be referred to the temporary shelter if beds are not available in the regular shelter network. 

Social Services assists people who are experiencing homelessness with accessing available services, including emergency shelter and housing programs. For assistance with emergency shelter, contact Social Services at 705-748-8830, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or after-hours emergency shelter services at 705-926-0096.

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