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Room in the Inn – Congregational Shelter

Winter Season November 1 – March 31
  • New guest registration daily 4:00-4:30pm according to space availability 
  • Returning guests check in from 4:30-5:00pm 7 days a week
  • Registration and Check-In is located at First Presbyterian Church, 166 Poplar Avenue.
Room in the Inn is always free. There are no vouchers or referrals for the Congregational Shelter program. Space is limited, and all spaces are filled by 5pm. Guests will be divided into smaller groups and transported to host locations for the evening, receive a meal and a safe place to sleep and be transported back downtown by 7am the following morning. 
There are no Room in the Inn or shelter services available at First Presbyterian before 4pm or after 5pm and never walk-up shelter availability at host locations.

 

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HOSPITALITY COVENANT 

BUILDING COMMUNITY ON LOVE AND RESPECT
Respect includes language and actions, respect for yourself, others, and property. Each location will share specific rules when you arrive. 

WELCOMING ALL AS AN EXPRESSION OF FAITH
Welcoming all means everybody. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation and give priority to those most vulnerable. All shelter locations are run by volunteers eager to welcome you as you are. 

GIVING HOPE & HOSPITALITY IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
A maximum of 15 guests go to each congregation to provide a safe and welcoming environment. Only registered guests assigned to the group are approved for that location. Approved guests must remain with the group until returning to Room in the Inn the next morning. Weapons, drugs, and alcohol are prohibited as well as any violent words or actions, which will result in immediate dismissal from the program.  All guests can expect to be a part of a safe and welcoming environment.

What to Expect as a Room in the Inn Guest

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