By Joe Zakens | Development Officer
After a very successful (and necessary) pivot to an all-outdoor program including the installation of outdoor restrooms, hand-washing stations, showers and open-air tents, we all knew this achievement would be short-lived with an upcoming Detroit winter. As we planned for the change in weather, we worked with the City of Detroit to find shelter for our guests and on November 16th we temporarily relocated to the TCF Center where we will be until March 31, 2021. We currently occupy 14,000 square feet in the lower level of Detroit's convention center. This will allow our guests respite from the cold winter days while still allowing social distancing. Our space includes two large dining rooms, two large lounge areas and the return of onsite showers and laundry facilities. We have dedicated clinic space for our rotating medical partners, Beaumont Health and Covenant Community Care to assist our guests' daily medical needs, and also screen, monitor, and care for anyone presenting symptoms of the Coronavirus and get them to the nearest care facility. We will also operate as an emergency overnight shelter when the city issues a Code Blue weather emergency. This relocation will allow us to continue our promise to provide two nutritious meals, showers, laundry, and medical attention to Detroit’s most vulnerable citizens.
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