FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2020

 The Warming Center is Ready for Guests

New City, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced the opening of the Rockland County Warming Center. Catholic Charities will once again be operating the Warming Center for homeless single adults at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona.

“The causes of homelessness are complex, and this Warming Center will continue to help the most vulnerable people in our County remain safe and get connected to the services they need. Providing a warm and safe place for persons during this pandemic is a priority in protecting the health of individuals and the community,” said County Executive Day.

The Warming Center will operate from November 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021. The Center will open each night regardless of the temperature and remain open during the day when the temperature, including wind chill, is 32 degrees or below.

“The opening and operation of the Warming Center is particularly challenging this year. We have modified the facility and established practices and protocols to ensure adherence to NYSDOH COVID – 19 safety guidelines. All staff and guests will be appropriately screened (including temperature checks), wear masks and practice social distancing. Appropriate PPE has been secured and will be made available to staff and guests,” said Commissioner Silvestri.

The Center offers showers and laundry facilities. Dinner and breakfast are provided for overnight guests and lunch is served during the day when the center is open. There is security on-site when the warming center is operational.

The Center will open again on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 5 pm. The locations and pick up times are listed below:

Nyack - 4:25 pm & 8:00 pm South Broadway and Burd Street (in front of the First Reformed Church of Nyack)
Haverstraw - 5:00 pm & 6:20 pm Village of Haverstraw Commuter parking lot (across from Village Hall)
Spring Valley - 5:30 pm & 7:05 pm Spring Valley Parking lot west of Key Bank on Route 59 by Planet Fitness
Pomona - Department of Social Services 5:00 pm at 50 Sanatorium Road (at the bus shelter Monday-Friday only)

The Rockland County Department of Social Services will continue to run its long-established Emergency Family Shelter for children and families.

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