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The Herald News Fall River — In response to the upcoming cold weather, the First Step Inn and the Timao Center are prepared to accommodate anyone in need of shelter. Those seeking services should contact the First Step Inn by calling 508-679-8001 or 508-974-9972. The First Step Inn is located at 134 Durfee St. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, individuals will receive a COVID-19 test before being admitted. According to a press release, Fall River’s shelters are currently below capacity and are prepared to accommodate more individuals. Street outreach workers from the City of Fall River and St...

Fall River Homeless Shelters Prepared for Cold Weather The SouthCoast will see snow and below-freezing temperatures tonight and this weekend. The City of Fall River wants individuals to know that local shelters are prepared to take anyone in need. The homeless population will be supported during the cold weather months despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the upcoming cold weather, the First Step Inn and the Timao Center are prepared to accommodate anyone in need of shelter. Those seeking services should contact the First Step Inn by calling (508) 679-8001 or (508) 974-9972. The Firs...

“We would have been lucky if we spent that $3.3 million,” said Sahady.  Dion said that the two rounds of COVID funding is providing more than $1.4 million in a small business stabilization program to help retain and create jobs.  Another $2.14 million is providing funding for a homeless prevention program, renovations to the overflow shelter at Solomon’s Porch on Bay Street, money for shelter operations at First Step Inn and Our Sister’s Place and funding to provide emergency shelter to families in the form of motel vouchers.  A new street outreach recently received $116,000 ...