Conditions

The Source's Cold Night Shelter will open when the Vero Beach temperature is forecasted to be:

35^°F or 40^°F with rain

The official forecast is made through the Indian River County Emergency Management Division.
Decision for action will be made by 12:00 noon of a shelter day.

 

Information Center

The Indian River County Emergency Management Division provides a phone-in center for Cold Night Shelter status:

772-567-2129

Meals

A delicious hot dinner will be served at 6:00pm, and a light breakfast will be made available the next morning.  Coffee (and hot cocoa for the kids!) will also be on hand for our overnight guests.

 

Bedding

Blankets will be distributed to our Cold Night Shelter guests.  We have additional blankets available for cold weather handouts.

 

Guidelines

The Source's Cold Night Shelter is provided for the benefit of the entire homeless community.  We ask that all of our guests adhere to these guidelines in order to maintain the safety and security of this environment.

1. Cold Night Shelter guests should arrive no later than 9:00pm.

2. A reasonable amount of personal belongings may be stored in a designated area.  Please see a staff member if you have any questions.

3. Intoxicating and controlled substances will not be tolerated.  Anyone found violating this policy must exit the shelter immediately, either by self-removal or by law enforcement.

4. Disorderly conduct cannot be permitted.

5. No loitering outside the building, and no smoking breaks permitted after 9:30pm.