Catholic Charities of Acadiana to Enact Warming Shelter Freeze Plan before the holiday weekend

With forecasted weather to be at or below freezing temperatures later this holiday week, Catholic Charities of Acadiana will enact a freeze shelter plan to ensure the safety of those experiencing homelessness. Those needing warm shelter can present at 1000 E. Willow Street starting Thursday, December 22nd. The freeze plan will remain effective until the weather rises above freezing.

Catholic Charities of Acadiana appeals to the community for assistance with the added cost of staffing, hot meals, and utilities. Donations can be made at https://give.classy.org/FreezeShelter. The public can also assist with in-kind donations by shopping the emergency shelter Amazon list at https://amzn.to/3z4jwSm