Beth-El Center Extends Services During Heatwave

Milford CT

11 August, 2021

2:52 PM

Description

Beth-El Center homeless shelter and soup kitchen in downtown Milford is providing the following services from Wednesday 8/11 through Saturday 8/14 to assist people during the forecasted heatwave: Stay Hydrated: Water will be available at our Outdoor Dining area (90 New Haven Ave. Milford) from 9 am to 5 pm dailyShower Services: Walk-in shower access will be available from 11:30 am-5:00 pm dailyShowers are 20 minutes each; towels and toiletries are provided. Folks are not allowed to wait for the next shower time; please register for an available shower and return to the property at that time. Beth-El provides bathroom access 24-7 to anyone in needDining: We're encouraging our clients to eat by the water in the Milford Harbor area behind the library; it will be cooler there than in our outdoor dining area.Emergency Hoteling: Beth-El will provide emergency hoteling to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness until Saturday, August 14th at 11 am through Motel 6: 111 Schoolhouse Rd. Milford.• This referral can be made through our Director of Programs and Facilities, Ruth Menard via our main number (203)876-0747.• The individual/family needs to be verified as unsheltered either by our Outreach and Engagement Program or by City of Milford Emergency Services (EMS Police/Fire/Mobile Crisis).COVID-19 Protocol: Masks, physical distancing and frequent handwashing are required indoors at all times!Other Community Resources:• Milford Public Library Hours:Monday – 10am-5pmTuesday-10am-8:30pmWednesday- 10am-8:30pm• CT Post Mall Hours:Monday- 11am-8pmTuesday- 11am-8pmWednesday-11am-8pm