Ellington

The City of Jackson is working with the Stewpot Community Opportunity Center to provide emergency shelter for individuals in need tonight. The Opportunity Center will open for emergency shelter once the Gateway Rescue Mission Center and Billy Brumsfield Shelter are full.

Gateway Rescue Mission Center (410 South Gallatin St.) , 601-944-0409

Billy Brumfield Shelter (1244 S Gallatin St.) 601-948-2864

Stewpot Community Opportunity Center (845 W. Amite St.) 601-949-3540

For more information, contact the Department of Human and Cultural Services at 601-960-0335.

Previous Comments

ID

161138

Comment

City spokesman Chris Mims said this morning that 31 people came to the Opportunity Center last night. He also said the city is looking for a permanent emergency homeless shelter when temperatures drop.

Author

Lacey McLaughlin

Date

2010-12-01T10:02:35-06:00