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CITY RESCUE MISSION PROVIDES SAFE SHELTER FOR HURRICANE MILTON

Jacksonville, Fla- City Rescue Mission (CRM) stands ready to assist those in need as Hurricane Milton impacts the First Coast. CRM will increase its overnight capacity as well as extend its hours for those seeking shelter from the Hurricane.
“It is important to us to offer a safe place for our community’s most vulnerable during this inclement weather event,” says Paul Stasi, CRM Executive Director. “We want to be sure everyone is safe during this storm, so we are extending our shelter hours.”
Guests seeking shelter during this inclement weather may check-in to City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn (234 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, starting at 11:00am until the storm subsides or at the latest 4:00pm.
All guests will receive a hot meal and will be offered access to showers and
clean clothing. We are encouraging people to come in for their safety during this storm.
“We are in collaboration with other agencies to accept their overflow and with law enforcement to accept people they pick up on the street,” says Jaime Williams, Director of Social Services.
About City Rescue Mission City Rescue Mission (CRM) is a non-profit, faith-based organization with two campuses located in downtown Jacksonville and the Lackawanna Area that has provided help to those experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for 78 years. In addition to providing shelter care services, they offer life-changing programs like the Overcomers, Crossroads, LifeBuilders Residential Recovery, and Workforce Development which help people to be successful and live a sustainable and productive lifestyle. CRM serves over 281,000 meals and provides over 85,000 safe nights of shelter annually. Visit www.CRMjax.org for more information.
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