Shelter for the Homeless

Beginning the evening of Sunday, Dec.31, 2017 and ending the morning of Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, shelters will accept individuals, free of charge, at the following locations under the following conditions:

• The Salvation Army, 4530 South Claiborne Ave. – will accept men and women beginning at 4 p.m.
• Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp St. – will accept men only beginning at 4 p.m.
• Covenant House, 611 North Rampart St. – will accept men and women between the ages of 16 to 21, their dependent children, and any woman with dependent minor children. Open 24/7.
• New Orleans Mission, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. – will accept men and women beginning at 4 p.m.

The public is asked to call the New Orleans Police Department non-emergency number, 504-821-2222, to report someone in need of shelter.