Fall River Shelters Prepared for Cold Weather

(FALL RIVER, MA- January 10th, 2022)- In response to the upcoming cold weather, the First
Step Inn and the Timao Center, Fall River’s overflow homeless shelter, are prepared to
accommodate anyone in need of shelter.

Those seeking services should contact the First Step Inn
by calling 508-679-8001 or 508-974-9972. The First Step Inn is located at 134 Durfee Street,
Fall River, MA 02720.

Fall River’s shelters are prepared to accommodate more individuals. Due to Covid-19
restrictions, individuals will receive a Covid-19 test before being admitted to the shelter.

Street
outreach workers from the City of Fall River and Steppingstone Inc have been and will continue
to patrol the city to ensure that anyone in need of shelter has access