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.

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.

On Saturday, January 15
th, the Timao Center, located at 371 Bay St in Fall River, will
also host a warming center from 7:30am – 3:30pm for anyone in need of temporary warming.
Residents may drop in without calling