Lamp’s Winter Shelter Program Opens Dec. 1st
The winter months — even in Southern California — are an especially difficult and dangerous time of year for those living on the streets. Wet and cold weather not only increase the chances of illness, but also increase the odds of making existing health conditions worse. Starting in December, Lamp is pleased to be among the organizations offering temporary housing to the men and women of Skid Row through its Winter Shelter Program.
Lamp’s program officially opens on December 1st at the Frank Rice Access Center (FRAC) on San Julian Street, extending 105 days through the most severe of the winter weather. Lamp will offer a total of 35 winter shelter beds, all located at the FRAC.Lamp’s outreach team will be working in Skid Row to locate and bring in the community’s most vulnerable individuals.
In addition to emergency housing, the Winter Shelter Program also will offer meals, showers, access to health care, counseling and mental health services. For more information, please contact Jose Manriquez, Associate Director of Emergency Services and Outreach, at (213) 488-9559 x203, or josem@lampcommunity.org.
