Local homeless shelters, City of South Bend work to keep people safe during freezing temperatures

Homeless shelters preparing for cold weather

“Emergency shelter is available for men, for women and female-headed households with children, and so, we encourage people to come in and to be able to get the overnight shelter that they need,” said Carl Hetler, South Bend's coordinator of homeless outreach.

Local homeless shelters, City of South Bend work to keep people safe during freezing temperatures

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