Cold Weather Advisory: Shelters Open and Warming Center
Available 2/5/22 and 2/6/22

(FALL RIVER, MA- February 4th, 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.

On Saturday, February 4th from 7:30am-4pm a drop-in warming shelter will be available
at the City’s regular location, the Christ the Rock Assembly of God Church at 414 Rock St.
However, due to staffing issues, Sunday’s warming center will be located at the First Step Inn at
134 Durfee St from 8am-4pm.